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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN utc.edu 9,878 students

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is located in the heart of the city, offering students access to Chattanooga's vibrant downtown area. The campus itself blends historic architecture with modern facilities. UTC is known for its strong programs in business, engineering, and nursing. The university fosters a welcoming atmosphere with a focus on experiential learning and community engagement opportunities.

Programs
23
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$42,392
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$10,144
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $18,208/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 32% of students receive Pell Grants; 38% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $8,492 $33,968
$30K – $48K $9,682 $38,728
$48K – $75K $12,478 $49,912
$75K – $110K $17,332 $69,328
$110K+ $16,862 $67,448
Sticker price (no aid) $10,144 $40,576
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

23 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →
82
$59,567/yr Very High 20.8x
Nursing Compare across schools →
81
$65,273/yr High 16.8x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →
74
$75,273/yr Very High 22.2x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →
73
$65,419/yr High 21.4x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
72
$66,517/yr Very High 19.9x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools →
69
$57,952/yr High 21.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
67
$45,308/yr High 13.7x
Engineering-Related Fields Compare across schools →
65
$60,284/yr High 15.2x
Chemistry Compare across schools →
59
$41,588/yr High 14.2x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
52
$37,403/yr Moderate 10.7x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
51
$39,481/yr High 9.8x
Political Science Compare across schools →
48
$39,490/yr Very High 10.6x
Design Compare across schools →
45
$41,968/yr High 9.3x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
41
$29,772/yr Moderate 11.7x
History Compare across schools →
40
$26,952/yr High 11.4x
Biology Compare across schools →
38
$29,643/yr High 11.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
37
$33,082/yr High 10.8x
Psychology Compare across schools →
36
$30,984/yr High 9.8x
Social Work Compare across schools →
33
$27,923/yr Moderate 9.9x
Social Sciences Studies Compare across schools →
28
$28,194/yr High 8.8x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
28
$28,188/yr High 9.9x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
28
$21,766/yr Moderate 9.0x
English Compare across schools →
26
$22,999/yr Very High 9.8x