Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers is a private for-profit trade school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, enrolling about 252 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $33,625 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $12,709. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $25,954 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,709
- 2024 Average Net Price: $33,625 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 252 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 12.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 53.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 66.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 607
- Room & Board: $12,017 annual estimate
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers: what the data shows
Common questions about Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers?
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers is located in Chattanooga, TN (ZIP 37415).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers public or private?
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers cost?
Published tuition: $12,709.
Average net price after aid: $33,625.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $33,561 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $33,090 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $33,859 |
| $110,001+ | $37,746 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $50,836.
How big is Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers?
Total enrollment: 252 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 607 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers?
150%-time completion rate: 12.00%.
First-year retention: 31.4%.
What do graduates of Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers earn?
Median earnings: $28,876 six years after entry; $25,954 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,891.
80.78% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other (112 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (56 completions)
- Real Estate Development (48 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 12.00%; median earnings $25,954 at 10 years; net price $33,625. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,709
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers was $12,709.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$33,625
2024 Value
In 2024 Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,625.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$134,500 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$33,625 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$50,836 4-Year Tuition
$12,017 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,953 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,679 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$110,716 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers.
Financial Aid by Income Level
80.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
86.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,265 | $9,265 | $19,709 |
| 2014 | $10,087 | $10,087 | $22,412 |
| 2015 | $10,690 | $10,690 | $22,723 |
| 2016 | $10,690 | $10,690 | $24,898 |
| 2017 | $10,690 | $10,690 | $22,041 |
| 2018 | $10,690 | $10,690 | $22,159 |
| 2019 | $10,690 | $10,690 | $17,753 |
| 2020 | $10,690 | $10,690 | $22,703 |
| 2021 | $10,690 | $10,690 | $22,680 |
| 2022 | $10,690 | $10,690 | $25,953 |
| 2023 | $10,690 | $10,690 | $28,726 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers reported total enrollment of about 252 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 6% male and 94% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Race/ethnicity unknown (52.0%), White (29.4%), and Black or African American (13.5%). About 80.78% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers in 2024 is 252 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 607 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
31.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Race/ethnicity unknown at 52.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
80.46% 100% Completion Time
12.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 80.46% of students graduating from Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 7% male / 93% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Real Estate Development: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers.
Return on Investment
$7,891 Median Student Debt
$25,954 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.40% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
92.97% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 112 completions
2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 56 completions
3. Real Estate Development: 48 completions
4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 22 completions
Most popular programs at Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 66.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,129
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,542
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers is a private for-profit institution located in Chattanooga, TN, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 252 students. Student body composition includes Race/ethnicity unknown (52.0%), White (29.4%), Black or African American (13.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 12.00%. Approximately 80.78% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
Chattanooga, TN 37415
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 12.00% graduation rate at Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers located?
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers is located in Chattanooga, TN.
How much does Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers cost?
Reported tuition is $12,709 and average net price is $33,625 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,017 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers?
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers reports undergraduate enrollment of about 607 students, Race/ethnicity unknown (52.0%), White (29.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers?
About 53.9% of students at Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers earn?
Median earnings are $28,876 six years after entry and $25,954 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers?
The 150%-time completion rate is 12.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,891.
Is Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers public or private?
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers is a private for-profit institution located in Chattanooga, TN.
Is Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers an HBCU?
No. Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers a tribal college?
No. Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.6%).
Is Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.