Design and Applied Arts at Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN · Associate's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Chattanooga State Community College graduates in design and applied arts earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chattanooga State Community College Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 90 colleges reporting design and applied arts 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 | The New School New York, NY | $66,896 | $63,671 | #1 | $44,640 |
| 2 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $50,811 | $51,110 | #4 | $26,285 |
| 3 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $50,264 | $49,384 | #7 | $31,463 |
| 4 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $49,509 | $51,516 | #2 | $39,095 |
| 5 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $48,952 | $46,760 | #11 | $40,230 |
| 6 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $48,833 | $46,479 | #12 | — |
| 7 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | $48,084 | $49,919 | #5 | $32,030 |
| 8 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $47,967 | $51,475 | #3 | $30,979 |
| 9 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $47,515 | $49,442 | #6 | $30,710 |
| 10 | Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA | $47,167 | $41,535 | #28 | — |
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| 53 | Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY | $37,147 | $35,356 | #66 | $24,907 |
| 54 | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | $37,133 | $38,540 | #50 | — |
| 55 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $36,996 | $38,915 | #47 | $25,265 |
| 56 | Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN | $36,691 | $40,081 | #35 | $20,165 |
| 57 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $36,357 | $39,714 | #39 | $36,931 |
| 58 | Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway, SC | $36,262 | $40,209 | #33 | $22,024 |
| 59 | Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville, PA | $36,208 | $36,824 | #56 | $27,896 |
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 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $57,028 | $41,400 | #49 of 122 |
| 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 |
| 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 design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,165 one year after graduating and $36,691 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chattanooga State Community College rank for design and applied arts?
Among 90 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Chattanooga State Community College ranks #56 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Chattanooga State Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($38,127), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,288.
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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.