Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Valdosta, Georgia, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 6,030 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 43.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 44% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 64% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers an extensive range of technical certificate programs across healthcare, trades, and technology. Programs include Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Electrician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Cosmetology/Cosmetologist. Programs are offered at one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Valdosta is located in southern Georgia near the Florida border and serves as a regional hub for healthcare, retail, and military activity. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College provides workforce training for students across a multi-county service area in south Georgia.