C+

Above Average

Score: 55/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

49/100 · earnings-weighted

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

2-Year Public

📍 Valdosta, Georgia 31602

🌐 https://www.wiregrass.edu/

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College — tuition $2,400 in-state, $4,800 out-of-state

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College campus, Valdosta, GA. Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

53/100

Affordability

A+

91/100

Resources

C+

63/100

Experience

40/100

Prestige

27/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

4,380

Total Enrollment

44%

Graduation Rate

64%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$2,013

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Wiregrass Georgia Technical College ▼

49% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$211,565

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,278

1-Year Change

+6.1%

See full rental market data for 31602 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$30,864

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$28,338

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

50.3%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

45.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 47th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (GA wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	$50,801	$58,691	+2%	#128 of 290	#126	—
Ground Transportation	$45,696	$46,548	-11%	#75 of 103	#74	—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	$37,112	$42,965	-23%	#670 of 757	#677	—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	$19,659	$28,312	+8%	#358 of 1025	#338	—
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	$20,208	—	—	—	—	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $211,565
Avg rent near campus: $1,278/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 31601 (7.1% cap, Valdosta)

Get the free 1-page report: rent-vs-dorm math, the 3 best nearby ZIPs by yield, and the “kiddie condo” strategy parents use.

✓ Sent — check your inbox

Free — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

🏆 Where Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

of 100 schools

Science Technologies/Technicians, Other

of 22 schools

Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

of 28 schools

Barbering/Barber

of 100 schools

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

of 100 schools

#15

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

of 100 schools

#16

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

of 100 schools

#25

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

of 100 schools

#26

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

of 100 schools

#29

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician

of 81 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,400	$4,800

Financial Aid

90%

Receive Any Aid

73%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$2,013

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$365
$30,001 - $48,000	$909
$48,001 - $75,000	$4,514
$75,001 - $110,000	$4,047

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 255 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 254 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 213 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 181 grads/yr Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 137 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 104 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 88 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 78 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 63 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 61 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 51 grads/yr Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician 47 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 41 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 40 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 39 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 38 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 38 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 37 grads/yr Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant 36 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 36 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Nursing assistants

$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

$61k/yr 122,200 jobs

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs

Student Demographics

4,380

Total Students

67%

Women

40%

Traditional Age (18-24)

49%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 43%

Hispanic 11%

Black 42%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 49%

With Family 51%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,142 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 50%

Hybrid (Some Online) 21%

Fully Online 30%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 40%

25-64 (Adult) 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College?

Tuition at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is $2,400 for in-state students and $4,800 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $2,013.

What is the graduation rate at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College?

The graduation rate at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is 44%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College a good school?

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College?

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has a total enrollment of 4,380 students.

Is there rental demand near Wiregrass Georgia Technical College?

Yes! Approximately 49% of students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,142 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Valdosta area.

Deciding between a dorm and buying near campus? Run the numbers for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College — four years of dorm costs vs. owning, including what you’d recover at resale. Buy vs Dorm calculator →