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West Georgia Technical College - Murphy
  • 2 Year
  • WACO, GA
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Community College
Technical College System of Georgia

West Georgia Technical College - Murphy

#14 in Best Community Colleges in Georgia
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Professors
      C+
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Safety
      A+
    5. Student Life
      B
    6. Location
      B
    West Georgia Tech - Murphy is a public college located in Waco, Georgia in the Atlanta Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,754 undergraduate students. The West Georgia Tech - Murphy acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Welding, Cosmetology, and Automotive Mechanics. Graduating 43% of students, West Georgia Tech - Murphy alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $23,500.
    westgatech.edu
    176 MURPHY CAMPUS BLVD.
    WACO, GA 30182
    Branch of
    Technical College System of Georgia
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    Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division III
    Athletic Conference
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    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    SAT Range
    ACT Range
    Application Fee
    $25
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Application Website
    westgatech.edu/admissions/registrars-office

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $2,708 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,928 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    89%
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    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Welding
      256 Graduates
    • Cosmetology
      165 Graduates
    • Automotive Mechanics
      120 Graduates
    • Nursing Assistant
      117 Graduates
    • Child Care Provider
      113 Graduates
    • Business
      94 Graduates
    • Truck, Bus, and Commercial Vehicle Operation
      90 Graduates
    • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician
      86 Graduates
    • Data Processing
      78 Graduates
    • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
      72 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    22
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    14
    Online Associates Programs
    8
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      30%
    • On Campus
      28%
    • Online
      42%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,754 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    4,683
    Undergrads Over 25
    35%
    Pell Grant
    56%
    Varsity Athletes
    4%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $28,500 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    43%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    84%
    National
    83%
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