Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Walters State Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Walters State Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Walters State Community College graduates earn $35k, placing them in the 42th percentile of all allied health and medical assisting services associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walters State Community College | $35,173 | $43,001 | — | — |
| Volunteer State Community College | $45,598 | $46,590 | $16,750 | 0.37 |
| Chattanooga State Community College | $45,112 | $46,264 | $17,548 | 0.39 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College | $44,955 | — | — | — |
| Nashville State Community College | $40,411 | $44,392 | $24,200 | 0.60 |
| South College | $39,733 | $36,349 | $25,889 | 0.65 |
| National Median | $36,862 | — | $19,825 | 0.54 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Tennessee
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer State Community College Gallatin | $4,524 | $45,598 | $16,750 |
| Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga | $4,550 | $45,112 | $17,548 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis | $4,550 | $44,955 | — |
| Nashville State Community College Nashville | $4,498 | $40,411 | $24,200 |
| South College Knoxville | $17,935 | $39,733 | $25,889 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Walters State Community College, approximately 28% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.