Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
Chattanooga State Community College has 28 programs with reported graduate earnings. The highest is Engineering, General (associate), where graduates earn a median $81,335 four years after finishing, against $75,246 for the same field nationally.
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$43,805
Former students who received federal aid
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one and four years after finishing, and the median federal loan debt they borrowed at Chattanooga State Community College. The field median is the middle value for the same field and credential across every college that reports it. 30 more programs have too few graduates for earnings to be published.
Highest-earning programs
| Program | Graduates | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yr | Field median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General | 13 | N/A | $81,335 | $75,2468% above | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 85 | $70,971 | $72,920 | $79,9439% below | $16,474 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 35 | $55,568 | $63,171 | $62,5201% above | N/A |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 18 | $62,462 | N/A | $64,8904% below | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 46 | $57,628 | $60,050 | $64,0636% below | $13,240 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20 | $40,916 | $57,028 | $54,8234% above | $17,852 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 14 | $49,914 | $50,158 | $46,2468% above | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 38 | $38,962 | $45,111 | $49,3239% below | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 466 | $31,154 | $43,457 | $42,7742% above | $13,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 6 | N/A | $41,951 | $45,1537% below | N/A |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 30 | $53,816 | $41,033 | $64,87837% below | N/A |
| Design and Applied Arts | 26 | $31,651 | $36,691 | $37,6893% below | $11,500 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 20 | $29,368 | $31,289 | $42,08626% below | N/A |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 14 | $29,032 | N/A | $37,70123% below | N/A |
| Program | Graduates | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yr | Field median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not available | $50,241 | $63,366 | $68,3907% below | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 61 | $54,414 | $57,020 | $56,6951% above | $7,063 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Not available | $46,789 | $55,124 | $56,8213% below | $10,125 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Not available | $39,435 | $54,846 | $49,58811% above | N/A |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Not available | $38,963 | $54,576 | $64,69316% below | $5,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Not available | $42,510 | $50,184 | $49,1002% above | N/A |
| Ground Transportation | Not available | $51,527 | $42,911 | $50,38115% below | $6,920 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Not available | $40,005 | $41,096 | $50,59319% below | $5,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 17 | $27,513 | $38,622 | $36,7765% above | N/A |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 19 | $36,018 | N/A | $31,95913% above | N/A |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 4 | $38,922 | $35,282 | $36,5954% below | N/A |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not available | N/A | $26,274 | $29,78312% below | N/A |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not available | $20,537 | $25,704 | $25,0123% above | $5,500 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not available | $25,210 | $24,429 | $30,02819% below | N/A |
Careers linked to the programs Chattanooga State Community College reports, highest national median pay first. Pay and outlook are BLS figures for the whole occupation, not for this college's graduates.
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Via Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
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