How much money do Wiregrass Georgia Technical College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $21,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $25,200 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions with a median starting salary of $35,000 followed by Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants paying $28,800 and Ground Transportation graduates who have a median starting income of $26,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $35,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $28,800 |
| Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $26,900 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $26,100 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $24,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $22,200 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $17,200 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $16,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141255 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.