Design & Applied Arts at Chattanooga State Community College
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at Chattanooga State Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Chattanooga State Community College sits in Chattanooga, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 design & applied arts degrees were granted at Chattanooga State Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Chattanooga State Community College
Many students take online classes 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.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Chattanooga State Community College
Rankings can help you compare Chattanooga State Community College’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #88 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #93 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #478 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Chattanooga State Community College
Students who complete Chattanooga State Community College’s Design & Applied Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,624 |
| 3 years | $20,814 |
| 4 years | $28,974 |
| 5 years | $31,084 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Chattanooga State Community College take home a median $28,974, compared with $40,069 for all Chattanooga State Community College graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Chattanooga State Community College stands at $11,681.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Chattanooga State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Chattanooga State Community College are 58% women (15) and 42% men (11).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Chattanooga State Community College
Of the 26 associate’s design & applied arts graduates at Chattanooga State Community College, 58% were women (15) and 42% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Chattanooga State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Chattanooga State Community College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at Chattanooga State Community College
The Design & Applied Arts program at Chattanooga State Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 26 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at Chattanooga State Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
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.