Legal Support Services at Chattanooga State Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Chattanooga State Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Chattanooga State Community College graduates earn $30k, placing them in the 22th percentile of all legal support services associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
Legal Support Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (9 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Community College | $30,368 | $33,011 | — | — |
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga | $27,479 | $33,880 | $30,263 | 1.10 |
| National Median | $34,421 | — | $25,166 | 0.73 |
Other Legal Support Services Programs in Tennessee
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga Chattanooga | — | $27,479 | $30,263 |
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 21 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.