Chattanooga State Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Chattanooga State Community College at a glance

• 5,284

  students enrolled

• 1,209

  degrees and certificates a year

• 26%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,283

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,224 in state, $17,424 out of state

• $33,711

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $37,598

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Chattanooga State Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Hamilton County, where the college is.

• 191

  open professional jobs

• 15

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  3 jobs

• 3.1%

  unemployment in Hamilton County

  2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $72,568

  median household income

  Hamilton County

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, engineering technologies, business & management, which lead to clinical (4 open), engineering (52 open), operations (31 open), finance (16 open), sales (21 open), marketing (5 open).

Hiring most: Sargent & Lundy (21), University of Tennessee System (9), Unum Group (8), University of Tennessee (6), Black & Veatch (5), University of Chicago (UC) (5), Hamilton County Schools (4), Kunin (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (52), Operations (31), Sales (21), Finance (16), Design (7), Marketing (5). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Southeast Tennessee Workforce Development Board.

• American Job Center of Tennessee - ChattanoogaChattanooga · 423-894-5354 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Chattanooga State Community College?

Chattanooga State Community College enrolls about 5,284 students and is a public 2-year institution in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It awards about 1,209 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Chattanooga State Community College?

26% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Chattanooga State Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,711 six years after entry and $37,598 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Chattanooga State Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Chattanooga State Community College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Chattanooga State Community College?

191 open professional jobs are listed in Hamilton County, 15 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Sargent & Lundy has the most openings.