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Walters State Community College
Morristown, Tennessee · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 500 South Davy Crockett Parkway, Morristown, TN 37813 · Phone: (423) 585-2600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Walters State Community College is a public trade school in Morristown, Tennessee, offering EMT training, medical billing & coding, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by SACS and other bodies.
Walters State Community College has a 33.3% completion rate versus a 64.3% state average, and graduates earn a median of $37,085 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Walters State Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 30.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $29,720 | $40,330 | $48,430 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,320 | $48,780 | $62,930 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,550 | $41,920 | $48,270 |
| Medical assistants | $34,840 | $39,570 | $45,580 |
| Surgical technologists | $47,620 | $60,530 | $64,430 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $45,410 | $69,810 | $81,900 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 76 | $33,366 | $37,208 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $35,754 | $36,134 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | $25,194 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | $29,250 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | $29,250 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | $38,644 | $39,369 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | $38,644 | $39,369 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $33,366 | $37,208 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | $35,754 | $36,134 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | $25,194 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | $29,461 | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Walters State Community College is a public trade and career training campus in Morristown, Tennessee. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), so eligible students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for programs here. The school holds accreditation from several bodies, including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Occupational Therapy Association, and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Its most-completed trade programs are EMT & paramedic training, medical billing & coding, and pharmacy technician programs, part of a broader lineup of 12 program families including medical assistant, surgical technology, and culinary training.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 33.3%, below the state average of 64.3%. Graduates report median earnings of $37,085 ten years after entry. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 30.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
This campus may suit students interested in short, certification-oriented paths like EMT training or pharmacy technician programs, as well as those pursuing longer allied-health credentials. Because completion rates trail the state average, prospective students, including adult career-changers, should ask the school directly about program length, format, and support services. Verify accreditation and outcomes directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting Walters State Community College.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Walters State Community College offers 12 program families, with EMT & paramedic training, medical billing & coding, and pharmacy technician programs among the most completed. Other offerings include medical assistant, surgical technology, and culinary programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, including by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Occupational Therapy Association, and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 33.3%, which is below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (423) 585-2600 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Graduates report median earnings of $37,085 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Walters State Community College is a public institution, which often means lower published tuition rates than for-profit schools and eligibility for state funding.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data. Contact the school directly to ask about the duration of EMT, medical billing, or pharmacy technician programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?222062, or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address adult learner services, but the presence of short certificate-oriented programs like EMT and pharmacy technician training suggests options for career changers; confirm scheduling and format with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Walters State Community College at (423) 585-2600 or visit https://www.ws.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons with other nearby schools; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.