Chattanooga State Community College Salaries

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Salaries by Major at Chattanooga State Community College

This page shows median first-year earnings for Chattanooga State Community College graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $26,400 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $32,100. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, with median first-year earnings of $61,600 , followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at $50,700 , and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at $47,900 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Chattanooga State Community College graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Chattanooga State Community College graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219824.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026