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Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee · Private for-profit college · Training programs available:

CDL / truck driving schoolsMedical billing & coding programsPharmacy technician programsMedical assistant programsSurgical technologist programsDental assistant schools
not reportedcompletion rate · Tennessee avg 64%
$15,917median debt of graduates
$26,349median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$31,102median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$29,203annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 6397 Lee Highway, Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37421 · Phone: 4235109675200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga is a private for-profit trade school in Chattanooga, Tennessee offering CDL training, medical billing & coding, and pharmacy technician programs. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

The state average completion rate is 64.3%, though this campus's own rate isn't reported, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $15,917 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $31,102.

Annual cost of attendance at Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga is $29,203, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 86.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers$39,960$58,620$73,420
Medical records specialists$37,320$48,780$62,930
Pharmacy technicians$35,550$41,920$48,270
Medical assistants$34,840$39,570$45,580
Surgical technologists$47,620$60,530$64,430
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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Ground Transportation Certificate, under 300 hours 99 $42,409 $30,988 not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 69 $20,357 $20,687 $20,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 68 $23,754 $23,225 $25,555
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 25 $19,946 $19,082 $12,668
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 21 $31,784 $33,543 $24,141
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 17 $19,844 $19,455 $10,835

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.

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About this school

Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus offers six program families, with the highest enrollment in CDL / truck driving schools, medical billing & coding programs, and pharmacy technician programs.

Federal data shows 299 trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 4,462. The state average completion rate is 64.3%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $15,917, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $31,102. Annual cost of attendance is $29,203, and 86.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population.

This campus may suit students interested in shorter, career-focused training such as CDL, medical billing and coding, or pharmacy technician programs rather than multi-year associate degrees, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult learners and career changers considering enrollment should verify accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since not all figures are captured here.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga offers six program families, most notably CDL / truck driving schools, medical billing & coding programs, and pharmacy technician programs, along with medical assistant, surgical tech, and dental assistant programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, with a current status of Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 64.3%, but a direct comparison is not reported.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $15,917, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $31,102, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $29,203.

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 costs, financial aid packaging, and program pricing compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?443650).

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Specific fit for career changers depends on program length and format, which are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss scheduling and program options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements after completing a program are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school or relevant state licensing board.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga by phone at 4235109675200 or visit https://www.miller-motte.edu/ for application information.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.

Other trade and career schools in Chattanooga, TN

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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.

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