Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN · Public · Associate degree-granting
Chattanooga State Community College is a public institution in Chattanooga, Tennessee, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 5,284 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,598 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 23.8%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $10,419, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.61x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,283 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Engineering Technology, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,598
Graduation Rate
23.8%
Median Debt
$10,419
Average Net Price
$5,283
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.56x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.61x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,284
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
56.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,772
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,756
Pell Grant Rate
35.7%
Federal Loan Rate
13.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,369
Income $30K–$48K
$4,920
Income $48K–$75K
$6,708
Income $110K+
$7,201
Student Demographics
Women
55.8%
White
63.9%
Black
16.1%
Hispanic
11.2%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More Races
5.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
32.2%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers, Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology — Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (46)
Associate (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $43,457 | 517 |
| Registered Nursing | $72,920 | 78 |
| Engineering Technology | $63,171 | 63 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $60,050 | 47 |
| Business Administration & Management | $45,111 | 36 |
| Dental Support Services | $41,033 | 33 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $57,028 | 27 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $36,691 | 27 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 25 |
| Engineering | $81,335 | 22 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $31,289 | 17 |
| Education | Not reported | 15 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $41,951 | 14 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 13 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 13 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $50,158 | 13 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 12 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $57,020 | 57 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 25 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 23 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 20 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 14 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 13 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 9 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $38,622 | 7 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 6 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Operations | $35,282 | 5 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $25,704 | Not reported |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $54,576 | Not reported |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | $37,361 | Not reported |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $54,846 | Not reported |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $63,366 | Not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $41,096 | Not reported |
| Machinist | $50,184 | Not reported |
| Ground Transportation | $42,911 | Not reported |
| Drama & Theater Arts | $26,274 | Not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | $24,429 | Not reported |
| Practical Nursing | $55,124 | Not reported |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Tennessee
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Tennessee
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Tennessee
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in Tennessee
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Tennessee
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Tennessee
- Most Affordable Colleges in Tennessee
- Best ROI Colleges in Tennessee
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Tennessee
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