Chattanooga State Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Chattanooga State Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,550 for Tennessee residents and $17,750 for other students on average. It offers 60 degree programs through 9 Certificate, 29 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 10 programs (1 Certificate, 7 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $33,200.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN
Phone	423-697-4400
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,550 Out-of-State$17,750
Student Population »	6,429 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	21%
Transfer-out Rate	23%
Retention Rate	53% (Full-time) 27% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,507
Students to Faculty	13:1 (7.69%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,550 for Tennessee residents and $17,750 for out-of-state students at Chattanooga State Community College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($9,162) over public community colleges in Tennessee.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Chattanooga State Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Tennessee community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Tennessee Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$4,550	$17,750
Books & Supplies	$1,500
Off-Campus Living Costs	$11,400
Average Financial Aid	$4,507
Cost of Attendance	$17,450	$30,650
After Financial Aid	$12,943	$26,143
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,200

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tennessee Residents	Out-of-State Students
Chattanooga State Community College	$4,550	$17,750
Public Community Colleges in Tennessee	$4,730	$9,162
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Chattanooga State Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 10 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Certificate, 7 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	1	7	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	9	29	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Education	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Pre-Engineering	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology	NOT OFFERED	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Development	14 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	13 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	613 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors

Science Technologies/Technicians

what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Chemical Process Technology	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Community Organization and Advocacy	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Commercial and Advertising Art	NOT OFFERED	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Music Performance	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	142 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	42 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,429 students at Chattanooga State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,425 male students and 4,150 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	6,575	3,162	3,413
Male Students	2,425	1,268	1,157
Female Students	4,150	1,894	2,256

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Chattanooga State Community College, there are 6,429 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 3,131 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,736 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,395 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	6,429
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,736
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,395
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	3,298