by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga took the #601 spot.UTC also ranked #9 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee.
UTC was ranked #601 in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking out of the 4,630 schools that were included in the ranking.UTC also ranked #9 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Tennessee.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, UTC took the #601 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, UTC took the #9 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Tennessee.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,573 graduate students attended The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Keep reading to learn more.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 63.4% of the total graduate students at UTC are women and 36.6% are men.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 20.8% of the graduate student population at UTC.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 4.4% of graduate students hail from another country.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at UTC who borrowed carries a median debt of $23,324.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from UTC is $94,845.
Doctoral degree recipients from UTC earn an average early-career salary of $74,541.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at UTC with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $163,373 |
| Business Administration & Management | $112,417 |
| General Psychology | $105,926 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $81,784 |
| Computer Science | $76,585 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $74,541 |
| Allied Health Professions | $57,849 |
| Accounting | $57,421 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $53,295 |
| Student Counseling | $51,069 |
Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a public institution.The location of UTC is great for students who prefer living in an urban area. Get more details about the location of The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.
Contact details for UTC are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 615 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598 |
| Phone: | 423-425-4111 |
| Website: | www.utc.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/UTChattanooga |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/UTChattanooga |
Around 62.6% of UTC graduate students took at least one course online.Roughly 38.8% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 12 | — |
| Allied Health Professions | 12 | $57,849 |
| Business Administration & Management | 97 | $112,417 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 18 | — |
| Computer Science | 13 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 11 | — |
| Educational Administration | 6 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 23 | — |
| General Engineering | 16 | — |
| General English Literature | 11 | — |
| General Psychology | 9 | $105,926 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 19 | — |
| Mathematics | 4 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 13 | — |
| Nursing | 24 | $163,373 |
| Public Administration | 8 | — |
| Public Health | 23 | — |
| Social Work | 19 | — |
| Student Counseling | 19 | $51,069 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 51 | $53,295 |
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computational Science | 5 | — |
| Educational Administration | 9 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 2 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 2 | — |
| Other Public Administration | 2 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 12 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 52 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 5 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2 | — |
| Nursing | 2 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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