Business Administration, Management and Operations at Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga

The numbers tell a troubling story: graduates earn $23,907 in their first year while carrying $30,649 in debt—meaning they owe more than they make annually. This debt burden is more than double what Tennessee students typically face at other business administration programs ($15,424 median), and earnings lag far behind what's available at nearby alternatives. Cleveland State Community College graduates earn $50,301, and even Chattanooga State Community College—likely in the same city—produces graduates earning $36,486, both without the crushing debt load.

While earnings do climb to $26,516 by year four, that's still $5,000 below Tennessee's state median and nearly $8,000 below the national average. The 25th percentile ranking within Tennessee means three-quarters of similar programs in the state deliver better outcomes. For a program serving primarily low-income students (85% receive Pell grants), this debt-to-earnings dynamic is particularly concerning—these borrowers have the least margin for error.

With multiple Tennessee community colleges offering substantially better outcomes at lower cost, this program represents a risky investment. The robust sample size confirms these aren't statistical flukes—this is the actual track record. Families should seriously explore the more affordable Tennessee community college options before committing to Miller-Motte's business program.