University of West Georgia: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of West Georgia at a glance

• 7,520

  students enrolled

• 3,181

  degrees and certificates a year

• 43%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,786

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,371 in state, $15,424 out of state

• $41,000

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,587

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of West Georgia

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Carroll County, where the college is.

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• 27

  open professional jobs

• 4

  entry level

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 3.2%

  unemployment in Carroll County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $72,327

  median household income

  Carroll County

• 33%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, health professions, which lead to sales (3 open), operations (7 open), marketing (1 open).

Hiring most: Southwire (4), Tanner Terrace (3), Black & Veatch (2), Gotcha Security (2), ASRC Industrial Services (AIS) (1), Brookdale Senior Living (1), CubeSmart (1), Global Medical Response (1).

What they hire for: Operations (7), Administration (3), Engineering (3), Sales (3), Security (3), Legal (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Three Rivers Workforce Development Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of West Georgia?

University of West Georgia enrolls about 7,520 students and is a public 4-year institution in Carrollton, Georgia. It awards about 3,181 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of West Georgia?

43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of West Georgia graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,000 six years after entry and $49,587 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of West Georgia offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of West Georgia awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of West Georgia?

27 open professional jobs are listed in Carroll County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Southwire has the most openings.