Engineering, General

Associate's degree · Chattanooga State Community College · Chattanooga, TN

CIP 14.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$81,335Median earnings 4 years after

$82,823Median earnings 5 years after

$13,125Median federal debt

22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Engineering, General at Chattanooga State Community College earn a median of $81,335. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $72,916 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,003–$88,560). Median debt is $13,125, about 16% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Chattanooga State Community College

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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherAssociate's degree$36,180
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Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesUndergraduate certificate$32,603
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Frequently asked questions

How much do Engineering, General graduates from Chattanooga State Community College make?

The median salary is $81,335 and $82,823 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,125.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.