Is The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga worth it?
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a public, four-year institution in Chattanooga, Tennessee (midsize city). It awarded 2,656 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, business administration and management and exercise science and kinesiology.
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Federal context for The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,626
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,377
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,151
Average net price
$14,265
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
2,656
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
10,074
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $45,308 | $66,554 | 448 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $29,772 | $48,413 | 176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $39,481 | $46,029 | 154 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,984 | $44,700 | 146 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $33,082 | $48,212 | 141 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $82,079 | $106,796 | 132 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $65,273 | $77,838 | 128 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $29,643 | $50,597 | 111 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $37,403 | $53,565 | 110 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $72,301 | $78,581 | 92 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $66,517 | $89,407 | 77 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $22,999 | $45,253 | 68 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $150,889 | $131,034 | 66 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $21,766 | $37,293 | 61 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $75,273 | $86,537 | 43 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 241 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 196 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 113 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 111 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Bachelor's | 108 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 107 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 99 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 97 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 96 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 92 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 21% | 3,864 |
| Educational Services | 15% | 2,665 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10% | 1,772 |
| Manufacturing | 8% | 1,449 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 1,310 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 7% | 1,213 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 1,186 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 1,009 |
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Sources: federal figures for The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.
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