Engineering at Chattanooga State Community College
If you plan to study Engineering, consider the program at Chattanooga State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Chattanooga State Community College is in Chattanooga, TN.
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Online Class Availability at Chattanooga State Community College
Online coursework is an option at Chattanooga State Community College. Of 7,623 students, 1,807 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,320 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Chattanooga State Community College
Students who complete Chattanooga State Community College’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $34,530 |
| 4 years | $70,078 |
| 5 years | $82,823 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Chattanooga State Community College report median earnings of $70,078, compared with $40,069 for all Chattanooga State Community College graduates — about 75% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Chattanooga State Community College is $16,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Chattanooga State Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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