Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN · Highest award: Associate's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 4,369 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 4,920 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 6,708 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 8,002 | |
| $110,001+ | 7,201 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $37,598 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 64% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11% | |
| Black | 16% | |
| Asian | 2% | |
| Two or more races | 6% | |
| Nonresident / international | 1% |
Other Two-year institutions in TN
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State Community College | $6,384 | Not reported | $36,671 |
| Columbia State Community College | $4,734 | Not reported | $40,256 |
| Concorde Career College-Memphis | Not reported | Not reported | $31,599 |
| Dyersburg State Community College | $4,612 | Not reported | $36,132 |
| Fortis Institute-Cookeville | Not reported | Not reported | $34,509 |
| Fortis Institute-Nashville | Not reported | Not reported | $32,886 |
| Jackson State Community College | $6,236 | Not reported | $35,224 |
| Jersey College - Cleveland | Not reported | Not reported | $66,087 |
| Jersey College - Knoxville | Not reported | Not reported | $66,087 |
| John A Gupton College | Not reported | Not reported | $46,902 |
| Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting | Not reported | Not reported | $62,978 |
| Motlow State Community College | $15,742 | Not reported | $40,397 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | $81,335 | $72,916 | $16,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $72,920 | $80,813 | $16,253 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | $63,366 | $62,199 | Not reported |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | $63,171 | $62,343 | $13,865 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $60,050 | $65,389 | $15,935 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $57,028 | $54,246 | $16,484 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $57,020 | $57,584 | $16,760 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $55,124 | $56,073 | $11,875 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | $54,846 | $48,148 | $5,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | $54,576 | $53,078 | $7,000 |
| Precision Metal Working. | $50,184 | $48,702 | $4,611 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $50,158 | $42,269 | $17,548 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $45,111 | $48,733 | $15,162 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $43,457 | $44,125 | $12,704 |
| Ground Transportation. | $42,911 | $52,118 | $12,100 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | $41,951 | $48,027 | $22,513 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | $41,096 | $51,586 | $5,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $41,033 | $61,982 | $13,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $38,622 | $34,272 | $8,250 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | $37,361 | $43,027 | $7,884 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10