The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Rankings by Salary Score

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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 Salary Score Employment Rate Median Debt Median Salary Salary Score
Applied Mathematics 19 100% 100% Not Reported $41,570 19
Biology, General 32 97% 97% $21,980 $26,560 32
Business Administration, Management and Operations 45 97% 97% $20,500 $41,880 45
Chemical Engineering 51 100% 100% $19,500 $67,100 51
Chemistry 17 93% 93% $22,000 $31,310 17
Civil Engineering 48 100% 100% Not Reported $61,020 48
Communication and Media Studies 40 97% 97% $23,000 $32,040 40
Computer Science 26 93% 93% $23,290 $55,510 26
Criminal Justice and Corrections 26 96% 96% $21,500 $31,310 26
Design and Applied Arts 80 88% 88% $25,000 $41,940 80
Economics 19 100% 100% Not Reported $38,830 19
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 64 100% 100% $16,500 $73,640 64
Engineering-Related Fields 19 100% 100% $21,240 $52,110 19
English Language and Literature, General 48 94% 94% $20,740 $29,250 48
Fine and Studio Arts 42 95% 95% $19,500 $25,190 42
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences 3 93% 93% Not Reported $25,190 3
Health and Physical Education/Fitness 34 98% 98% $18,600 $28,270 34
History 29 96% 96% $20,500 $27,050 29
Legal Support Services 41 100% 100% $22,350 $33,990 41
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 7 91% 91% Not Reported $21,780 7
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services 45 100% 100% $15,500 $28,600 45
Mechanical Engineering 46 99% 99% $23,350 $64,990 46
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 31 87% 87% $20,090 $28,240 31
Music 42 92% 92% Not Reported $26,350 42
Natural Resources Conservation and Research 34 94% 94% $19,000 $30,230 34
Political Science and Government 9 98% 98% $18,750 $25,860 9
Psychology, General 20 97% 97% $23,250 $26,000 20
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 14 100% 100% $19,060 $53,740 14
Social Sciences, Other 20 97% 97% $24,190 $25,860 20
Social Work 21 100% 100% $21,250 $28,600 21
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 47 96% 96% $23,820 $35,590 47

Salary Score ™ for UTC Master's Degrees

Field of Study Salary Score Employment Rate Median Debt Median Salary Salary Score
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 1 100% 100% $47,630 $37,570 1
Business Administration, Management and Operations 60 94% 94% $30,390 $76,460 60
Educational Administration and Supervision 26 100% 100% Not Reported $47,850 26
Psychology, General 92 100% 100% $34,010 $58,000 92
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 100 100% 100% $60,300 $162,720 100
Student Counseling and Personnel Services 29 100% 100% Not Reported $41,010 29
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 38 98% 98% $30,750 $44,730 38

Salary Score ™ for UTC Doctoral Degrees

Field of Study Salary Score Employment Rate Median Debt Median Salary Salary Score
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 38 100% 100% $70,000 $68,830 38

Most Recent Reviews

Miranda Roberson 6/30/2019

Prior to starting college, I was very hesitant of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), because some individuals view the university as a knock off University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UTK). Overall, I could not be happier with my decision to attend UTC. I cannot say enough great things about this school and their faculty. Every individual who works on campus has a purpose, and every individual I met while on campus was kind. Furthermore, the campus is extremely beautiful. The campus is old, yet... Read More

Hunter Murray 4/16/2018

This University was the highlight of my life. College is one of the best times of your life! Chattanooga is a wonderful place with plenty of activities to do outdoors and indoors. The city is growing more and more every year. The Criminal Justice program there was great! I loved all the professors and students. It was a wonderful atmosphere. No doubt the best college in Tennessee, in my opinion. College is the place where you'll meet your lifelong friends. You'll enjoy every bit of the college experience here... Read More