Nashville State Community College has a campus located within the Waverly city limits. Associate degrees and technical certificates are available to students. Some degrees are also good starting points for transfer to a four-year college to pursue a bachelor's degree. Students can choose from programs in the associate of applied science degrees, including culinary arts, healthcare management and social services. Associate of arts, sciences or teaching are also available, including computer science, philosophy and sign language. Those students who are looking for a technical certificate can choose from programs, such as administrative assistant, medical coding and photography.
Clarksville offers students in Waverly the opportunity to attend Miller-Motte College. The college offers its students different career-focused programs that allow them to gain the knowledge they need for a job in their desired field. Degrees are available in programs, such as cosmetology, massage therapy, medical office assisting and security and investigation. Once a student graduates, Miller-Motte helps him find a job in his desired field. Students can attend graduation seminars and individual counseling to help them learn to interview well and find a job they can be happy with.
West of Waverly, local students can choose to attend Bethel University in McKenzie. The university is a Christian-based school, founded by the Presbyterian Church. Students can earn bachelor's degrees in various areas of study, including English, biology, history and music. The college also offers a nursing program, teaching program and a master of business administration program. In addition to academics, the college also offers personal counseling to its students, as well as career development and a student health center.
Located in Nashville, Tennessee State University is on the west side of the city, within easy driving distance of Waverly. Students can pursue many different areas of studies, earning a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree. Some of the available bachelor's degrees include humanities, mass communication and psychology. Possible master's and doctorate degrees include social work, education and criminal justice. Students can also take advantage of the school's program to study abroad in locations such as England, Italy and China.