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Chattanooga State Technical Community College, also referred to as Chatt State, is a regionally accredited, 2-year community college. It was established on the 20th of September, 1965. Chattanooga State Technical Community College offers an array of degree and certificate studies, university parallel transfer programs, continuing education, adult education, dual enrollment as well as community service programs, and technological training courses. The college enrolls over 10,000 students and the classes and programs are held across 6 county service areas:
Chattanooga State Technical Community College has 4 athletics teams called the Tigers. There are fast-pitch softball, men's baseball, and men and women's basketball teams that wear the official colors, blue and orange.
Chattanooga State is in Chattanooga, TN. Chattanooga is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Chattanooga State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 8,108 students study at Chattanooga State (in 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406-1097
General Phone: (423) 697-4400
http://www.chattanoogastate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 271 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 151 | radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, pharmacy tech, dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech, respiratory care tech, veterinary assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 107 | registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 64 | business management, MIS, accounting technology |
| Family and Social Work | 35 | community organization, child development |
| Engineering Technician | 33 | electronics tech, engineering technology, drafting, industrial tech |
| Law | 21 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 16 | commercial art |
| Office and Administration | 15 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 14 | physical therapist assistant |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical records tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | fire-fighting |
| Education and Teaching | 6 | industrial arts teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Chattanooga State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 651 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 72 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 32 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Chattanooga State had a total enrollment of 8,108 students (5,223 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 93% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Alabama | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chattanooga, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,797 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,297 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Chattanooga State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 399800)
Chattanooga State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 46 | 80 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 31 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $68,447 | 10 | $62,795 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $57,441 | 4 | $54,088 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 19 | $47,267 | 16 | $49,108 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 29 | $53,363 | 31 | $55,099 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $60,665 | 9 | $57,369 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $50,042 | 53 | $49,811 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $46,314 | 19 | $43,342 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $43,435 | 11 | $41,131 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $49,783 | 92 | $48,177 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Community Organization and Advocacy
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chattanooga State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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