Chattanooga State Community College has helped students achieve their education and career goals for nearly 60 years. With over 100 programs—including associate degrees, certificates, noncredit courses, and transfer options—students who start here can go anywhere. Affordable tuition, plus grants like TN Promise and TN Reconnect, help students move ahead tuition-free. ChattState hosts Tennessee’s only fully embedded technical college, offering career-ready credentials in 12 months or less. Partnerships with businesses create workforce training and short-term credentials for in-demand careers. ChattState boasts a 96% 5-year job placement rate and a 91% allied health licensure pass rate as of November 2023.