Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN · Associate's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Chattanooga State Community College graduates in engineering technologies/technicians earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chattanooga State Community College Compares for Engineering Technologies/Technicians
All 12 colleges reporting engineering technologies/technicians 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 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $156,707 | $159,372 | #1 | $103,346 |
| 2 | Connecticut State Community College Hartford, CT | $82,564 | $74,334 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Jackson State Community College Jackson, TN | $76,859 | $83,960 | #2 | $61,123 |
| 4 | DeVry University-Illinois Lisle, IL | $70,766 | $69,527 | #5 | — |
| 5 | Tri-County Technical College Pendleton, SC | $64,535 | $71,559 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN | $63,171 | $69,008 | #6 | $52,531 |
| 7 | Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI | $62,520 | $65,920 | #7 | $50,148 |
| 8 | Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN | $59,701 | $65,217 | #8 | $46,301 |
| 9 | George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Hanceville, AL | $57,028 | $64,732 | #9 | — |
| 10 | Athens Technical College Athens, GA | $56,960 | $58,965 | #11 | — |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 engineering technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,531 one year after graduating and $63,171 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chattanooga State Community College rank for engineering technologies/technicians?
Among 12 colleges reporting earnings for engineering technologies/technicians graduates, Chattanooga State Community College ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering technologies/technicians at Chattanooga State Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for engineering technologies/technicians ($62,343), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,000.
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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.