by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Walters State Community College. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Walters State Community College was awarded 2 badges in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, WSCC is ranked #2,016 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Within the state, WSCC holds the #39 spot on the Best Colleges in Tennessee ranking.
See all of the rankings for Walters State Community College.
With a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1, Walters State Community College is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Walters State Community College is 49%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Walters State Community College this rate is 58%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
When it comes to finishing their studies on time, those seeking a bachelor’s degree from WSCC have a four-year graduation rate of 36%. This is comparable to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Walters State Community College.
In the current academic year, there are 3,781 undergraduates at WSCC.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Walters State Community College.
The average net price of WSCC is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for WSCC
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,816 | $3,264 | $5,781 | $6,860 | $132 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of WSCC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Walters State Community College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $37,085 in their early years. This is about 25% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at Walters State Community College make the most money.
Walters State Community College is a public institution situated in Morristown, Tennessee. Morristown is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of Walters State Community College.
Contact information for Walters State Community College are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 500 South Davy Crockett Parkway, Morristown, TN 37813-6899 |
| Phone: | 4235852600 |
| Website: | www.ws.edu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 13 majors graduated from Walters State Community College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,243 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 594 | $20,803 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 224 | $40,187 |
| Nursing | 109 | $44,447 |
| Allied Health Professions | 97 | $34,080 |
| Allied Health Services | 53 | $38,644 |
| Business Administration & Management | 45 | $25,362 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 36 | NA |
| General Education | 18 | NA |
| Culinary Arts | 16 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
3,305 students took at least one online class at Walters State Community College.
Learn more about online learning at Walters State Community College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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