How much money do Chattanooga State Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $26,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $32,100 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Chattanooga State Community College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies with a median starting salary of $61,600 followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing paying $50,700 and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $47,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Chattanooga State Community College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $61,600 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $50,700 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $47,900 |
| Engineering Technology (Associate's Degree) | $45,000 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $40,900 |
| Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $35,200 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $35,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $34,200 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (Associate's Degree) | $32,100 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $31,700 |
| Computer and Information Sciences (Associate's Degree) | $31,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $31,100 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $29,600 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $29,200 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $28,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $26,300 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $23,400 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $19,400 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Associate's Degree) | $16,600 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $15,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219824 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Chattanooga State Community College.