Allied Health Professions at Chattanooga State Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Chattanooga State Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Chattanooga State Community College is in Chattanooga, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 107 allied health professions degrees were granted at Chattanooga State Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Chattanooga State Community College
Online coursework is an option at Chattanooga State Community College. Among 7,623 students, 1,807 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,320 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Chattanooga State Community College
Rankings can help you compare Chattanooga State Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #5 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #14 of 29 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #97 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #175 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #234 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #750 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Chattanooga State Community College
Students who complete Chattanooga State Community College’s Allied Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,197 |
| 2 years | $37,354 |
| 3 years | $39,874 |
| 4 years | $44,146 |
| 5 years | $54,481 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Chattanooga State Community College earn a median of $44,146, compared with $40,069 for all Chattanooga State Community College graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Chattanooga State Community College comes in at $16,348.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Chattanooga State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at Chattanooga State Community College are 74% women (79) and 26% men (28).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Chattanooga State Community College
Of the 46 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Chattanooga State Community College, 76% were women (35) and 24% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Chattanooga State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Chattanooga State Community College, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Chattanooga State Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Chattanooga State Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 27 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology | 16 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 43 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 8 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 6 |
| Mammography Technician/Technology | 4 |
| MRI Technician | 3 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Chattanooga State Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.