Walters State Community College
Average Annual Cost
The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.
Est. Student Population
Healthcare Programs
About Walters State Community College
Walters State Community College was established in 1970 and offers more than 150 degrees and certificates. The college has four campuses in eastern Tennessee.
Walters State Community College offers the following healthcare-related courses:
Occupational Therapy Assistant - AAS
Walters State Community College offers an Occupational Therapy Assistant program with academic training and fieldwork to prepare students to work as an occupational therapy assistant. Students will take classes in anatomy, medical terminology, and communication. After successfully completing the course, students may take the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy exam.
Pharmacy Technology - Certificate
This one-semester certificate program will prepare students for work as a pharmacy technician, and to take the national exam to become a certified pharmacy technician. Students will learn pharmacy law and ethics, pharmacology, and calculations.
Recent news about Walters State Community College
The new apprenticeship program joins 16 others ranging from bank teller to butcher.
Walters State Community College is offering two classes in auctioneering starting in February. Classes will be held over Zoom.
Walters State Community College receives nearly $1 million grant from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission as part of the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education Grant Initiative.
At its June 16 meeting, the Tennessee Board of Regents voted to freeze tuition for all Tennessee community colleges. Tuition costs will not increase even with rising inflation to make it easier for students to choose to continue their education.
Walters State Community College will offer a number of online and on-campus courses in workplace safety, Microsoft Excel, OSHA training, and more. It will also resume in-person activities for the annual Kids College day camp program.
Dr. Sheila Williams, Associate Professor of Nursing at WSCC, authored an article about hepatitis C that has been published by Gastroenterology Nursing.