All UTC majors by area
- Business & Finance · 8
- Engineering · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $45,308 | $66,554 | $23,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | $60,284 | $92,900 | $25,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | $57,952 | $92,511 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $65,419 | $91,615 | $20,747 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,517 | $89,407 | $24,904 |
| Electrical Engineering | $75,273 | $86,537 | $28,375 |
| Engineering | — | $81,757 | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | $41,588 | $71,634 | $24,999 |
| Biology | $29,643 | $50,597 | $20,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $28,188 | $45,955 | $20,500 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $56,558 | — |
| History | $26,952 | $50,756 | — |
| English | $22,999 | $45,253 | $22,796 |
| Linguistics | — | $42,031 | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | $34,020 | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $41,968 | $60,807 | $25,000 |
| Studio Art | $21,766 | $37,293 | $25,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,481 | $46,029 | $22,517 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $65,273 | $77,838 | $23,558 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,772 | $48,413 | $22,500 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $33,082 | $48,212 | $21,831 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $59,567 | $82,644 | $25,125 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UTC students earn a median $51,151 ten years after starting college, more than 63% of Tennessee colleges we cover. 50% graduate within six years.
UTC majors questions
How many majors does UTC offer?
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga offers 47 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at UTC?
Engineering-Related Fields graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga earn a median $92,900 four years after graduating, the highest of the 28 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,500.
Which UTC majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates earn the least: a median $34,020 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga overview