Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Online Cybersecurity, AAS Degree

This is a low-cost associate degree for someone who wants a full two-year cybersecurity credential from a public technical college without taking on university-level debt. Georgia residents pay $107 per credit hour, so tuition for all 72 credits comes to $7,704. The tradeoff is that you should ask for the course list and lab setup before applying, because those details decide how hands-on the degree feels.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public college in Valdosta, Georgia, in a rural part of the state. Federal data counts 4,466 students on campus and online combined. Its catalog lists the Cybersecurity A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science) with two campus locations, Valdosta and Online, and a length of 6 terms.

The college also offers a Cybersecurity Diploma at 58 hours and a Cybersecurity Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC). Both sit below an associate degree, so they aren't ranked here. The degree adds 14 hours to the diploma, and those extra hours are what make it a full associate credential.

That difference matters if you're deciding how far to go. The certificate and diploma are shorter and cheaper. The degree is the version to choose if you want the credential that employers and four-year schools recognize most readily.

Tuition is $107 per credit hour on the fall 2026 schedule. It tops out at $1,605 for 15 or more hours in a semester, so a heavier load doesn't cost more in tuition once you reach 15 hours. Across 72 credits, Georgia residents pay $7,704 in tuition.

Out-of-state students pay double tuition. That's $214 per credit hour and $15,408 for the degree, which is still modest next to many private online programs but changes the picture compared with the in-state rate.

Per-term fees are charged on top of tuition, so ask for the current fee schedule when you request a cost estimate. If you receive Georgia aid for technical college students, ask how it applies to online courses.

72 credits at $214 a credit comes to $15,408 in tuition, before fees. At the in-state rate of $107, the same 72 credits come to $7,704.

Who It Fits

• You live in Georgia and want the in-state rate of $107 per credit hour for the whole degree.
• You're working in IT support, help desk or networking and want a degree that backs up what you already do, at a price you can pay as you go.
• You'd rather build job skills in a workforce-focused degree than take a long run of general education courses.
• You want a clear finish line. The catalog sets the length at 6 terms, which works out to about 12 credits a term.

Who Should Skip It

• You live outside Georgia. Out-of-state students pay double tuition, which is $214 per credit hour and $15,408 for 72 credits.
• You already know you want a bachelor's. Check transfer rules first, since an A.A.S. is built for work and some credits may not move to a four-year school.
• You want a specific, named lab platform or a certification built into the coursework. Get those details in writing before you enroll.

The catalog outlines the degree at 72 hours across 6 terms. An A.A.S. in this field normally pairs networking, operating system and security courses with general education, so you build the technical base first and add defense and testing skills as you go.

Because course-by-course detail is best read from the catalog itself, open the current curriculum outline for the Cybersecurity degree and look for three things: a hands-on penetration testing or ethical hacking course, a forensics or incident response course, and a capstone or work-based experience. Those are the courses that turn a degree into proof you can do the job.

The diploma at 58 hours covers a narrower set of courses, so compare the two outlines side by side before you choose.

The catalog lists Online as a campus location for this degree, so you can take it from home. Federal data shows 30% of the college's undergraduates are enrolled exclusively online, which tells you online learners are a real group here and not an afterthought.

At 72 credits over 6 terms, you'll carry roughly a part-time to full-time load each term. That pace can fit around a job, but a technical degree with labs asks for steady weekly hours, not just reading.

Before you commit, ask how labs are delivered, whether any exams need to be taken at the Valdosta campus or a proctoring site, and whether classes meet at set times or run on your own schedule.

You'd earn an Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity from a public technical college. The A.A.S. is weighted toward job skills rather than general academics.

Federal data puts the college's graduation rate at 50%, and the 8-year completion rate for students who transfer in is 48.5%. Both are school-wide figures across all programs, so treat them as context and not a prediction for this degree. Federal records count 4 associate awards in this field, so cohorts are small, which can mean more attention from instructors.

Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+ are a common next step after this kind of degree. Ask which exam each course aligns with.

Where this degree can lead: Cybersecurity Degree Jobs.

The full rubric is on the methodology page.

• An A.A.S. is a workforce degree, so some credits may not transfer into a bachelor's program. Get the answer in writing from any four-year school you might attend.
• Per-term fees come on top of the $107 per credit, so your real bill is higher than the $7,704 tuition figure.
• Out-of-state students pay $214 per credit hour, double the in-state rate.
• Course-level detail and lab format take a conversation with an advisor to confirm.

• What are the per-term fees, and what is my total cost for the degree in tuition and fees together?
• Which courses include hands-on labs, and do I reach them from home through a virtual lab?
• Do any courses or exams require me to be on the Valdosta campus?
• Which industry certification exams do the courses prepare me for?
• Which four-year schools accept this degree's credits, and is there a written transfer agreement?
• How does the 58-hour diploma differ from the 72-hour degree, and can I apply diploma credits toward the degree later?

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