The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee · Public · 10,074 undergraduates
Of 41 programs with reported earnings, 40 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 49 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,876 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,919 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,594 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,374 |
| $110k and up | $19,137 |
| All families (average) | $14,265 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $48,413 | +$13,604 | clears the bar | $18,108 | 1.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,700 | +$9,891 | clears the bar | $18,968 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $66,554 | +$31,745 | clears the bar | $21,207 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,029 | +$11,220 | clears the bar | $21,250 | 1.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,597 | +$15,788 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $77,838 | +$43,029 | clears the bar | $18,740 | 0.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,212 | +$13,403 | clears the bar | $20,147 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $106,796 | +$71,987 | clears the bar | $29,420 | 0.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $53,565 | +$18,756 | clears the bar | $18,214 | 1 yr |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $89,407 | +$54,598 | clears the bar | $20,841 | 0.4 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $37,293 | +$2,484 | clears the bar | $24,145 | 9.7 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $63,654 | +$28,845 | clears the bar | $21,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Bachelor's Degree | $92,900 | +$58,091 | clears the bar | $24,570 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $82,644 | +$47,835 | clears the bar | $21,975 | 0.5 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $45,955 | +$11,146 | clears the bar | $18,894 | 1.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 41 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 50% 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.