Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, Tennessee · Public · 5,284 undergraduates
Of 29 programs with reported earnings, 23 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 6 fall short. Another 30 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,369 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,920 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,708 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,002 |
| $110k and up | $7,201 |
| All families (average) | $5,283 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $43,457 | +$8,648 | clears the bar | $10,243 | 1.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $72,920 | +$38,111 | clears the bar | $13,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,020 | +$22,211 | clears the bar | $9,375 | 0.4 yrs |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Associate's Degree | $63,171 | +$28,362 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $60,050 | +$25,241 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $45,111 | +$10,302 | clears the bar | $15,150 | 1.5 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $26,274 | -$8,535 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | $36,691 | +$1,882 | clears the bar | $9,288 | 4.9 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $41,033 | +$6,224 | clears the bar | $12,698 | 2 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,590 | -$3,219 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $57,028 | +$22,219 | clears the bar | $13,595 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $50,158 | +$15,349 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering, General | Associate's Degree | $81,335 | +$46,526 | clears the bar | $13,125 | 0.3 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $31,289 | -$3,520 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,622 | +$3,813 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 1.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 29 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 26% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.