Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga, Tennessee · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$5,283

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

25.9%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

5,284

In-state tuition

$4,772

Out-of-state tuition

$17,756

Cost of attendance

$13,348

Median earnings (10y)

$37,598

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

13 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (47%), health (26%), stem (15%).

  • STEM15%
  • Health26%
  • Business7%
  • Humanities & arts47%
  • Social sciences4%
  • Trades & services2%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's1,130$26,771$12,704
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's220$51,224$16,253
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate certificate130$29,768$16,760
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.Associate's122$45,728$13,865
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's100$47,048$15,935
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's78$30,725$15,162
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Associate's61$31,237$13,000
Design and Applied Arts.Associate's56$23,624$11,681
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate48
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.Associate's47
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Associate's46$39,569$16,484
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Undergraduate certificate43
Education, General.Associate's40
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate39
Engineering, General.Associate's37$16,500
Hospitality Administration/Management.Associate's33
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.Associate's32
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Undergraduate certificate32
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's31$33,564$17,548
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate30
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Undergraduate certificate30
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate26
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's26
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.Associate's22$28,255$22,513
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate21
Legal Support Services.Associate's19
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate certificate19$8,250
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Undergraduate certificate18
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's14
Visual and Performing Arts, General.Associate's13
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.Undergraduate certificate13$23,553
Legal Support Services.Undergraduate certificate11
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.Undergraduate certificate10
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate10
Music.Associate's10
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Associate's9$28,465
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.Undergraduate certificate$16,053$8,250
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.Undergraduate certificate$37,956$7,000
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate$7,884
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).Undergraduate certificate$33,600$5,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga State Community College is a large institution located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 5,284 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Engineering tech.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Chattanooga State Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $5,283 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,772 for in-state students and $17,756 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $13,348 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 25.9%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $37,598 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Chattanooga State Community College confers degrees and certificates across 13 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Engineering tech. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (47% of credentials), health (26% of credentials), stem (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Chattanooga, Tennessee (city), Chattanooga State Community College draws students from across Tennessee and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Chattanooga State Community College

Q.How much does Chattanooga State Community College cost?

The average net price at Chattanooga State Community College is $5,283 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $13,348.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Chattanooga State Community College?

Chattanooga State Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 25.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Chattanooga State Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Chattanooga State Community College graduate earns $37,598 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Chattanooga State Community College?

Published tuition is $4,772 in-state and $17,756 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Chattanooga State Community College located?

Chattanooga State Community College is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee (ZIP 37406).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Chattanooga State Community College at their official website.