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Computer Science at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer Science at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
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.

Computer Science earnings compared with all majors at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

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 University of Tennessee-Chattanooga gender breakdown of Computer Science Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

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 University of Tennessee-Chattanooga gender breakdown of Computer Science Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Computer Science majors at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

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

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