Why Choose ATMAE Accreditation?

When a program is ATMAE-accredited, it means students are learning what truly matters in the real world. ATMAE accreditation helps institutions design programs that build skills and knowledge to keep industries moving forward. Employers trust ATMAE graduates to be ready for the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.
 

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Program Learning Outcomes. Upon completion of the Computer Information Technology program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

1. Apply basic industry principles, math concepts, and computational skills to industry and technical problems common to computer information technology;
2. Demonstrate standard written and spoken English, and professional conduct to effectively communicate and succeed in an industry/computer setting;
3. Select and use industry specific software and hardware;
4. Apply problem solving skills appropriate for employment in a computer and information technology specialty;
5. Develop, implement, troubleshoot, and operate networks, desktop and web applications, object oriented programs and scripts, and IT security as required by a computer information technology specialty;
6. Upon completion of the program, all students will demonstrate critical thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge, and problem solving.

Student Outcomes (SOs)

Student Learning Competencies. Upon completion of the Computer Information Technology program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

1. Apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the concentration of study to specifically define computer information technology activities;
2. Demonstrate the knowledge of mathematics, science, and computer information technology to computer information technology problems using developed practical knowledge;
3. Demonstrate effective membership in a technical team;
4. Identify, analyze, and solve specifically defined computer information technology-based problems;
5. Employ written, oral, and visual communication in a technical environment

Student Retention Rates Retained to Following AY

Mean GPA of Graduating Students

Student Graduation Rates

Scholarships / Awards

• Nunley Scholarship Fund
• Chattanooga Area Engineers Week Scholarship
• Hudson Construction Company Scholarship
• Richard Marsh Memorial Scholarship
• ASNT Chattanooga Section Scholarship
• Nuclear Suppliers Association Scholarship
• Struggling Programmer Scholarship
• Timothy James McGhee Scholarship
• Chattanooga Engineers Scholarship
• Mesa Associates Scholarship
• Crows Nest Information Security Cyber Security Scholar
• AIA Chattanooga Scholarship
• Campbell and Associates Scholarship
• Concrete Forms Scholarship
• John F. Germ Engineering Scholarship
• IBEW Local 311 Scholarship
• TU Parks Construction Company Scholarship

Tuition Expenses Per Academic Program

According to the Office of Financial Aid's 2024-2025 fee table -- and with the understanding that costs could increase by 2-3% per credit hour over the duration of an academic program -- the estimated standard cost of tuition & fees is:

Computer Information Technology A.A.S. degree (63 credit hours)

• in-state residents = $12,915
• out-of-state residents = $34,083
   

Information Systems A.S. degree (63 credit hours)

• in-state residents = $12,915
• out-of-state residents = $34,083
   

Cyber Defense concentration (64 credit hours)

• may be slightly more expensive

(Not Included: class-specific special fees, books, supplies, exam or certification fees, etc.)​

Career Placement Rates

Accredited by The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)