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Computer Science at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, consider the program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is located in Chattanooga, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 94 computer science degrees were awarded at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.

Online & Distance Learning at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Online coursework is an option at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Among 11,775 students, 1,264 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,877 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Use these rankings to compare The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Tennessee	#5 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#9 of 11
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#38 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#84 of 111
Best Value	Nationwide	#269 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#535 of 637

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Tennessee	#5 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#9 of 11
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#38 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#84 of 111
Best Value	Nationwide	#269 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#535 of 637

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Graduates of The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$46,241
2 years	$57,318
3 years	$61,753
4 years	$77,869
5 years	$88,444

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga report median earnings of $77,869, compared with $57,921 for all The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Science graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga comes in at $25,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Science graduates at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, by degree type.

Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga are 22% women (21) and 78% men (73).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Of the 81 bachelor’s computer science graduates at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, 23% were women (19) and 77% were men (62).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	57
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	7
Asian	5
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 30% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, below the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Of the 13 master’s computer science graduates at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, 15% were women (2) and 85% were men (11).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, higher than the national average of 12%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

The Computer Science program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	94

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.