The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga: programs, outcomes and local jobs

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga at a glance

• 10,074

  students enrolled

• 80,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 2,611

  degrees and certificates a year

• 50%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,265

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,232 in state, $16,296 out of state

• $42,209

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $51,151

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

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

• 207

  open professional jobs

• 16

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  4 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 business & management, psychology, health professions, which lead to finance (16 open), sales (21 open), operations (31 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (3 open), strategy (2 open).

Hiring most: Sargent & Lundy (31), University of Tennessee System (10), Unum Group (8), University of Chicago (UC) (6), Black & Veatch (5), Hamilton County Schools (4), Kunin (4), The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (60), Operations (31), Sales (21), Finance (16), Design (9), Marketing (6). 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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• East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City · 10,004 students
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• University of MemphisMemphis · 12,701 students
• The University of Tennessee-MartinMartin · 4,866 students
• Tennessee State UniversityNashville · 4,848 students

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Common questions

How big is The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga enrolls about 10,074 students and is a public 4-year institution in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It awards about 2,611 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?

50% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,209 six years after entry and $51,151 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga offer AI or data science degrees?

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?

207 open professional jobs are listed in Hamilton County, 16 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Sargent & Lundy has the most openings.