Nursing at Walters State Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Walters State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Walters State Community College sits in Morristown, TN.
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Studying Online at Walters State Community College
Online coursework is an option at Walters State Community College. Of 5,899 students, 1,168 (20%) studied exclusively online and 2,137 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Walters State Community College
Use these rankings to compare Walters State Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #2 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #23 of 42 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #169 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #256 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1150 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Walters State Community College
Students who complete Walters State Community College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,447 |
| 2 years | $46,790 |
| 3 years | $49,373 |
| 4 years | $55,122 |
| 5 years | $61,671 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Walters State Community College take home a median $55,122, compared with $37,184 for all Walters State Community College graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Walters State Community College is $8,429.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Walters State Community College
The Nursing program at Walters State Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 109 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Walters State Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.