Chattanooga State Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Tennessee residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 5,284 students.
About This School
Chattanooga State Community College is a public institution located in Chattanooga, Tennessee with approximately 5,284 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,283 per year. The graduation rate is 24%, and the typical graduate earns $33,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Chattanooga State Community College is a public community college in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The college is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Athletically, Chattanooga State is a member of Region VII of the NJCAA.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path to a credential — at just $5,702/year net price and a median debt of only $7,249, the financial risk here is genuinely low compared to most schools. The concern is the earnings outlook: graduates are reporting median earnings of $33,200 a decade out, which is modest and worth factoring in depending on your program and career goals. This school makes the most sense for students pursuing specific career-focused programs, transferring to a four-year institution, or keeping costs tight while building credentials close to home.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Chattanooga State Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Engineering, General ($81,335 vs $72,916 nationally), and most below it in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($41,033 vs $61,982).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 517 | $43,457 | $44,125 | −$668 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 78 | $72,920 | $80,813 | −$7,893 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 63 | $63,171 | $62,343 | +$828 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 47 | $60,050 | $65,389 | −$5,339 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 36 | $45,111 | $48,733 | −$3,622 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 33 | $41,033 | $61,982 | −$20,949 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 27 | $36,691 | $38,127 | −$1,436 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 27 | $57,028 | $54,246 | +$2,782 |
| Engineering, General | 22 | $81,335 | $72,916 | +$8,419 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 17 | $31,289 | $41,460 | −$10,171 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 14 | $41,951 | $48,027 | −$6,076 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 13 | $50,158 | $42,269 | +$7,889 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,284 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Chattanooga State Community College
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406-1097
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chattanooga State Community College cost?
The average net price at Chattanooga State Community College is about $5,283 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Chattanooga State Community College?
Chattanooga State Community College has a graduation rate of 24%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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