West Georgia Technical College
2 Year Degrees
Main Campus
Southeast Region
https://www.westgatech.edu/
Average Annual Tuition at West Georgia Technical College
The latest data we have for West Georgia Technical College's annual average net costs are from 2021. These costs and and the average Georgia schools include tuition, fees, living expenses, books, and fees minus the average grants and scholarships for federal financial aid recipients.
| In-state Tuition | Out-of-state Tuition | Median Debt | Avgerate Net Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Georgia Technical College | $3,122 | $5,522 | $11,110 | $1,731 |
| GA Average | $2,820 | $4,994 | $8,453 | $4,616 |
As you can see, annual costs at West Georgia Technical College have risen over the last few years, and are projected to continue to skyrocket based on our analysis.
Actual Costs Projected Costs
Colleges and universities across the United States experienced cost (tuition + living) increases of 2.5% in 2019. This most recent inflation figure was down slightly from the 2.9 percent in 2018 and 3.4 percent in 2017, but still underscores the rising costs of sending your children to higher education.
These rising costs are hitting closer to home in Georgia as well. Georgia's' higher education costs rose by 74.7% in just the last 10 years, ranking as the 4th highest state.
West Georgia Technical College Financial Assistance
7% of students enrolled at West Georgia Technical College receive some form of Federal loan assistance. You can view West Georgia Technical College's student aid calculator here.
Use a 529 Plan to Offset Rising Education Costs
One of the most sound investments you can make to help pay for your child's higher education is by using a 529 plan. These funds grow in a tax-free environment, and generally have a 3-5% rate of return. The only catch is that all funds need to be used for higher education, and if not... there are monetary penalties imposed when withdrawn for other uses.
The Georgia Path2College 529 plan is managed by TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc., and offers two age-based options, two static options, and a guaranteed option.
| State Plan Name: | Path2College 529 Plan |
|---|---|
| Minimum Contribution: | $25 |
| Maximum Contribution: | up to $235,000 across accounts per beneficiary |
| Fees: | Asset management fees range from 0.06% to 0.08%. |
Georgia School Statistics
We've analyzed all other higher education schools in GA, and wrapped it up nicely into a report for you. View our GA analysis report.
There are 24 other accredited public schools located in the state of Georgia. You can view all GA schools here.