Walters State Community College, Morristown

Name

Walters State Community College, Morristown

Legal name

Walters State Community College

Website

https://ws.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Multi-Campus Community College Districts (EDAHADAM), Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training services
• Transfer pathway programs
• Technical certificate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Morristown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and mandatory fees for credit-bearing courses. Operates as a public community college with subsidized in-state tuition rates.
2. Workforce Training Programs: Non-credit continuing education and vocational courses generating revenue from short-term workforce training programs including allied health, professional development, and skilled trades
3. Expo Center Events: Venue rental and event hosting revenue from the Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center hosting over 60 events annually including rodeos, graduations, and community events
4. Bookstore Operations: Textbook, merchandise, and school supply sales through the campus bookstore

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Walters State Community College is a public two-year institution that delivers associate degrees, technical certificates, and Tennessee Transfer Pathway programs across five East Tennessee campuses. It also provides non-credit workforce training, dual enrollment for high school students, specialized academies (law enforcement, EMS, culinary arts), and student support services including the eLEARN learning management system, library, bookstore, and Expo Center event venue.

Product overview

Walters State Community College offers a comprehensive community college educational portfolio consisting of credit programs (associate degrees, technical certificates) and non-credit workforce training. The institution operates Tennessee Transfer Pathways enabling guaranteed credit transfer to Tennessee public universities, dual enrollment programs for high school students, and workforce training through partnerships with ed2go and CampusCE. Student services include eLEARN learning management system, Senators Central advising hub, R. Jack Fishman Library, bookstore (via Bkstr/Follett), and the Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center. The college serves students across multiple campuses through in-person, online, and hybrid class formats, with specialized facilities including the Maples Institute for Culinary Arts and Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degrees (AA, AS, AST, AAS) Two-year associate degrees including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Science in Teaching, and Associate of Applied Science degrees preparing students for transfer to four-year universities or direct career entry.
• Tennessee Transfer Pathways Guaranteed credit transfer program ensuring seamless transition from Walters State to Tennessee public universities across 50 different majors via the TBR system-wide pathway.
• Dual Enrollment Program State-approved cooperative program offering qualified high school students the opportunity to receive college credit at reduced cost while completing secondary education.
• Middle College Program Partnership program enabling highly motivated students to earn a high school diploma and associate degree and/or college credits simultaneously.
• Technical Certificates Shorter credential programs preparing students for specific careers including Nursing, Drafting & Design, and Pharmacy Technology, with a 92% job placement rate for graduates.
• Workforce Training Non-Credit Programs Fast-track, short-term, not-for-credit training programs including Professional Administrative Assistant, Accounting Clerk, Drafting Specialist, Human Resource Specialist, Networking Technician, Medical Office Technician, Residential Electricity Technician, C.N.A. Training, Construction Technology, and CNC/Setup Operator.
• Allied Health Training Short-term training programs designed to develop essential skills leading to employment in healthcare fields, including nursing, physical therapy, and respiratory care pathways.
• Online Training Programs (ed2go) Online open enrollment programs in partnership with ed2go providing skills for professional level positions in in-demand occupations.
• Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy Training academy compliant with Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission providing entry-level training, specialized training, and defensive/tactical driver training for law enforcement throughout East Tennessee.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Programs Accredited paramedic program and advanced EMT programs preparing students for national certification examinations, accredited by CAAHEP upon recommendation of CoAEMSP.
• Maples Institute for Culinary Arts Culinary arts institute located at the Sevier County Campus offering A.A.S. and Technical Certificate programs in hot foods and baking and pastry.
• Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center 98,000 square-foot event facility hosting over 60 events annually including horse shows, rodeos, motocross, graduations, and community events, with equestrian center and RV campground.
• Tennessee Reconnect Program State-funded program enabling adult learners 25+ without a prior college degree to attend Walters State tuition free.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% job placement rate for technical degree graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• East Tennessee State University (ETSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal articulation agreement allowing students to complete their associate degree at Walters State and transfer seamlessly to ETSU. Students must graduate from WSCC and sign an Intent to Articulate form to complete the transfer.
• University of Tennessee KnoxvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer guide and course equivalency tables available for students transferring to UT Knoxville. UT Knoxville participates in the Tennessee Transfer Pathway program with competitive admission standards.
• Tennessee Tech UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal transfer agreement with published curriculum alignment between Walters State and Tennessee Tech University programs.
• Western Governors University TennesseeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding establishing partnership for student transfer pathways to Western Governors University Tennessee.
• Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBR system-wide Tennessee Transfer Pathways ensuring 50 majors with guaranteed credit transfer to all Tennessee public universities.
• Tennessee Reverse Transfer ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide reverse transfer initiative involving TBR, UT System, TICUA, and THEC allowing students who transferred from community colleges to four-year institutions to earn an associate degree.
• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)coreOthersBusiness programs accredited by ACBSP, ensuring quality standards for accounting, business, and management programs.
• American Bar Association (ABA)coreOthersParalegal Studies program approved by the American Bar Association.
• Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)coreOthersEngineering technology programs accredited by ATMAE.
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)coreOthersParamedic Program accredited by CAAHEP upon recommendation of CoAEMSP (Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Roane State Community College: TBR community college serving rural East and Middle Tennessee with similar multi-campus structure, transfer pathways, and healthcare/allied health workforce programs. Comparable scope and student demographic.
• Southwest Tennessee Community College: Largest TBR community college based in Memphis. Same TBR governance, identical Tennessee Transfer Pathways, and broadly overlapping program portfolio including healthcare and public safety training.
• Pellissippi State Community College: Sister TBR community college serving the Knoxville metro area with similar associate degree, transfer pathway, and workforce training programs. Most comparable direct peer due to shared governance, similar program mix, and overlapping transfer agreements with UT Knoxville.
• Volunteer State Community College: TBR community college in Gallatin serving northern Middle Tennessee. Same TBR system, comparable associate degree and transfer pathway offerings, and similar workforce training division structure.
• Columbia State Community College: TBR community college in Columbia, TN with the same transfer pathway and articulation structure, sharing many program-level accreditation relationships including ACBSP.
• Dyersburg State Community College: TBR community college in rural northwest Tennessee. Comparable multi-county rural service area, same transfer pathway system, and similar workforce training orientation.
• Jackson State Community College: TBR community college in West Tennessee offering the same Tennessee Transfer Pathway system and comparable associate degree, technical certificate, and workforce programs.
• Motlow State Community College: TBR community college serving southern Middle Tennessee. Operates identical Tennessee Transfer Pathways and TBR articulation agreements, with comparable dual enrollment and technical certificate offerings.
• Northeast State Community College: TBR community college in Blountville serving the Tri-Cities region of Northeast Tennessee. Operates the same Tennessee Transfer Pathway system and offers comparable workforce and technical programs in a nearby geography.
• Cleveland State Community College: TBR community college serving southeast Tennessee with the same Tennessee Transfer Pathway and TBR governance. Overlapping program mix in technical certificates, dual enrollment, and workforce training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/waltersstate
• Facebookfacebook.com/31979634995
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/walter-state-community-college

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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