C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
48/100 · earnings-weighted

Walters State Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Morristown, Tennessee 37813
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 36%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
A
83/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
D
40/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,833
Total Enrollment
36%
Graduation Rate
58%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,290
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Walters State Community College ▼

30% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$232,492
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,695
1-Year Change
+7.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Walters State Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$37,085
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,089
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
33.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
30.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 51st percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Walters State Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$57,329$68,324-15%#912 of 962#814—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$47,280$54,751-16%#493 of 560#458—
Computer and Information Sciences$36,266$51,498-5%#78 of 122#58—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$35,173$46,116+9%#238 of 476#169—
Education$12,280$42,127+1%#16 of 31#9—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$24,893$40,973-7%#617 of 947#414—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$25,882$34,356-30%#509 of 547#490—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Walters State Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $232,492
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,695/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 37813 (5.7% cap, Morristown)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,224 $17,424

Financial Aid

95%
Receive Any Aid
54%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$5,290
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,816
$30,001 - $48,000$3,264
$48,001 - $75,000$5,781
$75,001 - $110,000$6,860
$110,001+$132

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 594 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 223 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 109 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 75 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 45 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 28 grads/yr Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 27 grads/yr Education, General 18 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 16 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 15 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 11 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 11 grads/yr Information Technology 11 grads/yr Occupational Therapist Assistant 10 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Child Development 8 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 8 grads/yr Spanish Language and Literature 7 grads/yr Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 5 grads/yr Visual and Performing Arts, General 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Walters State Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Detectives and criminal investigators
$94k/yr 117,900 jobs
Police and sheriff's patrol officers
$76k/yr 698,800 jobs
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
$71k/yr 16,200 jobs
Bailiffs
$57k/yr 19,000 jobs
Private detectives and investigators
$52k/yr 43,600 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

5,833
Total Students
64%
Women
50%
Traditional Age (18-24)
30%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 82%
Hispanic 9%
Black 3%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 30%
With Family 70%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,767 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 39%
Hybrid (Some Online) 41%
Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 50%
25-64 (Adult) 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Walters State Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Walters State Community College?
Tuition at Walters State Community College is $4,224 for in-state students and $17,424 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,290.
What is the graduation rate at Walters State Community College?
The graduation rate at Walters State Community College is 36%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Walters State Community College a good school?
Walters State Community College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Walters State Community College?
Walters State Community College has a total enrollment of 5,833 students.
Is there rental demand near Walters State Community College?
Yes! Approximately 30% of students at Walters State Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,767 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Morristown area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology