Allied Health Professions at Walters State Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Walters State Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Walters State Community College is in Morristown, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 97 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Walters State Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Walters State Community College
Distance learning is available at Walters State Community College. Of 5,899 students, 1,168 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,137 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Walters State Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Walters State Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #3 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #18 of 29 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #51 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #155 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #230 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #865 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Walters State Community College
Graduates of Walters State Community College’s Allied Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,080 |
| 2 years | $36,887 |
| 3 years | $38,123 |
| 4 years | $48,767 |
| 5 years | $53,655 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Walters State Community College report median earnings of $48,767, compared with $37,184 for all Walters State Community College graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Walters State Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Walters State Community College are 39% women (38) and 61% men (59).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Walters State Community College
Among the 29 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Walters State Community College, 79% were women (23) and 21% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Walters State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Walters State Community College, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Walters State Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Walters State Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 75 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 11 |
| Surgical Technology | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Walters State Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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
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