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Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers
Chattanooga, Tennessee · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 248 Northgate Mall Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37415 · Phone: (423) 305-7781 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers is a private for-profit trade school in Chattanooga, TN offering esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by ACCSC.
Chattanooga College's graduates carry a median debt of $7,891 and earn a median of $25,954 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate comparison to the state average is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Chattanooga College; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 80.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $22,200 | $36,590 | $44,500 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $20,450 | $34,810 | $40,000 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,700 | $31,310 | $39,990 |
| Medical assistants | $34,840 | $39,570 | $45,580 |
| Dental assistants | $37,810 | $46,720 | $59,270 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 67 | not reported | not reported | $2,223 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 27 | not reported | not reported | $2,223 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | not reported | not reported | $2,223 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | $24,009 | $23,391 | $19,859 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 7 | $22,269 | $20,824 | $17,669 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers is a private for-profit trade school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in a midsize-city setting. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and federal financial aid (Title IV) can be used by students who qualify. The campus offers five program families, with the most-awarded credentials being esthetician schools (67 completions), nail technician schools (27), and cosmetology schools (19).
Federal data shows 127 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 252. The completion rate for this campus compared to the state average is not reported in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 64.3%. Median debt for graduates who completed a program is $7,891, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $25,954. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 80.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus centers on shorter, hands-on programs in esthetics, nail technology, cosmetology, and dental/medical assisting rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a faster path into a specific trade, including adult career changers, though program length itself is not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, and contact the school directly for enrollment specifics.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school offers five program families, most notably esthetician schools (67 completions), nail technician schools (27), and cosmetology schools (19), along with medical assistant and dental assistant programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 80.8% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate compared to the state average is not reported in federal data; the state average completion rate is 64.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who completed their program carry a median debt of $7,891, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $25,954, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (423) 305-7781 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, ownership structure, and the type of federal oversight applied compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through the listed accreditors and review detailed outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?220118.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus concentrates on short, hands-on programs in esthetics, cosmetology, and nail technology rather than multi-year degrees, which may fit those seeking a faster entry into a trade, though specific program lengths are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school at (423) 305-7781 or through its website, https://www.chattanoogacollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard link for side-by-side federal data on similar institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.