Engineering at Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN · Associate's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Chattanooga State Community College graduates in engineering earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chattanooga State Community College Compares for Engineering
All 53 colleges reporting engineering 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 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $88,366 | $89,842 | #3 | $43,183 |
| 2 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $87,971 | $89,441 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Germanna Community College Locust Grove, VA | $87,284 | $79,480 | #14 | — |
| 4 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | $86,039 | $96,601 | #1 | — |
| 5 | Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD | $82,161 | $72,106 | #26 | — |
| 6 | College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD | $81,793 | $71,783 | #27 | — |
| 7 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $81,685 | $91,713 | #2 | — |
| 8 | Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN | $81,335 | $88,850 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $81,069 | $73,821 | #21 | $16,790 |
| 10 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $80,843 | $86,681 | #8 | — |
| 11 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $80,039 | $76,181 | #17 | — |
Other Majors at Chattanooga State Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 graduates make?
Graduates earn $81,335 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chattanooga State Community College rank for engineering?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Chattanooga State Community College ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Chattanooga State Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for engineering ($72,916), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,125.
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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.