Median Earnings (1yr)
$32,603
95th percentile (95th in TN)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Chattanooga State Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Chattanooga State Community College graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all business operations support and assistant services certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Business Operations Support and Assistant Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (30 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Chattanooga State Community College$32,603
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville$41,217$32,132
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown$25,814$22,847
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro$23,230
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie$21,776
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville$21,295$19,440
National Median$25,094$9,5000.38

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About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Chattanooga State Community College, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.