Computer and Information Sciences at Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN · Associate's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Chattanooga State Community College graduates in computer and information sciences earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chattanooga State Community College Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 122 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery College Rockville, MD | $85,438 | $74,982 | #6 | — |
| 2 | Howard Community College Columbia, MD | $80,840 | $70,947 | #12 | — |
| 3 | College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD | $80,349 | $70,516 | #14 | — |
| 4 | Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $79,144 | $69,458 | #16 | — |
| 5 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $77,248 | $78,539 | #3 | $49,032 |
| 6 | Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA | $76,680 | $67,525 | #18 | — |
| 7 | Park University Parkville, MO | $75,902 | $81,383 | #1 | — |
| 8 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $74,241 | $79,671 | #2 | $48,280 |
| 9 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $74,200 | $70,324 | #15 | $55,961 |
| 10 | Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR | $73,427 | $73,860 | #9 | — |
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| 46 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $57,829 | $55,041 | #67 | $33,038 |
| 47 | Bristol Community College Fall River, MA | $57,413 | $50,558 | #83 | $34,193 |
| 48 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $57,178 | $54,422 | #71 | $39,199 |
| 49 | Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN | $57,028 | $62,297 | #32 | $41,400 |
| 50 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $56,698 | $60,348 | #40 | — |
| 51 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK | $56,485 | $63,419 | #31 | — |
| 52 | Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM | $56,388 | $65,288 | #24 | $34,156 |
Other Majors at Chattanooga State Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $81,335 | — | #8 of 53 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,920 | $64,950 | #804 of 962 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $63,171 | $52,531 | #6 of 12 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $60,050 | $50,848 | #388 of 560 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $50,158 | $45,112 | #153 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,111 | $36,486 | #357 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,457 | $25,797 | #443 of 947 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $41,951 | $36,180 | #8 of 12 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $41,033 | $40,227 | #220 of 237 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $36,691 | $20,165 | #56 of 90 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $36,204 | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $31,289 | $26,992 | #124 of 124 |
| Legal Support Services | — | $30,368 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chattanooga State Community College computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,400 one year after graduating and $57,028 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chattanooga State Community College rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 122 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Chattanooga State Community College ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Chattanooga State Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($54,246), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,595.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.