The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
We calculated a Salary Score for each of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for UTC Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | Not Reported | $41,570 | |
| Biology, General | $21,980 | $26,560 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $20,500 | $41,880 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $19,500 | $67,100 | |
| Chemistry | $22,000 | $31,310 | |
| Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $61,020 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23,000 | $32,040 | |
| Computer Science | $23,290 | $55,510 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $21,500 | $31,310 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $25,000 | $41,940 | |
| Economics | Not Reported | $38,830 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $16,500 | $73,640 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $21,240 | $52,110 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $20,740 | $29,250 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $19,500 | $25,190 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $18,600 | $28,270 | |
| History | $20,500 | $27,050 | |
| Legal Support Services | $22,350 | $33,990 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Not Reported | $21,780 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $15,500 | $28,600 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $23,350 | $64,990 | |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $20,090 | $28,240 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $26,350 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $19,000 | $30,230 | |
| Political Science and Government | $18,750 | $25,860 | |
| Psychology, General | $23,250 | $26,000 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $19,060 | $53,740 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | $24,190 | $25,860 | |
| Social Work | $21,250 | $28,600 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $23,820 | $35,590 |
Salary Score ™ for UTC Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $47,630 | $37,570 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $30,390 | $76,460 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $47,850 | |
| Psychology, General | $34,010 | $58,000 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $60,300 | $162,720 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not Reported | $41,010 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $30,750 | $44,730 |
Salary Score ™ for UTC Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $70,000 | $68,830 |
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