Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Walters State Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Walters State Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Walters State Community College graduates earn $39k, placing them in the 26th percentile of all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions certificate 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 Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (25 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walters State Community College | $39,065 | $51,416 | — | — |
| Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting | $69,188 | $63,072 | $16,433 | 0.24 |
| Chattanooga State Community College | $53,180 | $35,716 | $16,760 | 0.32 |
| Columbia State Community College | $51,093 | $46,272 | $10,339 | 0.20 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College | $48,290 | $54,323 | $8,875 | 0.18 |
| Volunteer State Community College | $45,599 | $41,743 | $10,812 | 0.24 |
| National Median | $45,746 | — | $14,167 | 0.31 |
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in Tennessee
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting Nashville | — | $69,188 | $16,433 |
| Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga | $4,550 | $53,180 | $16,760 |
| Columbia State Community College Columbia | $4,904 | $51,093 | $10,339 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis | $4,550 | $48,290 | $8,875 |
| Volunteer State Community College Gallatin | $4,524 | $45,599 | $10,812 |
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.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 10 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.