Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN · Associate's Degree · about 517 graduates a year
Chattanooga State Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 2% less 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 440 | Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH | $43,482 | $46,402 | #310 | $28,760 |
| 441 | Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd, MN | $43,480 | $41,533 | #635 | $26,133 |
| 442 | Sullivan County Community College Loch Sheldrake, NY | $43,457 | $41,362 | #644 | $27,874 |
| 443 | Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN | $43,457 | $47,472 | #256 | $25,797 |
| 444 | Central Community College Grand Island, NE | $43,441 | $44,898 | #403 | $26,198 |
| 445 | Surry Community College Dobson, NC | $43,441 | $46,618 | #302 | $24,635 |
| 446 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $43,421 | $41,153 | #654 | $28,089 |
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 |
| 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,797 one year after graduating and $43,457 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chattanooga State Community College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Chattanooga State Community College ranks #443 by median pay four years after graduation, and #256 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Chattanooga State Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,243.
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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.