Best Digital Forensics Schools Near Chattanooga, TN (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Chattanooga, Tennessee has 2 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs. Chattanooga has a population of about 182,832. Median household income is $61,028 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area, the top-earning digital forensics-related role is Information Security Analysts at a median $115,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Forensics Schools to Chattanooga

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital forensics programs near Chattanooga, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Chattanooga city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Chattanooga. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

South College

Knoxville, TN 94.6 miles from Chattanooga
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,642
Avg net price $17,858/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Christian Brothers University

Memphis, TN 267.7 miles from Chattanooga
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,478
Avg net price $9,854/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,420
Out‑of‑state$38,420
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee digital forensics page.

Digital Forensics Wages Near Chattanooga

Chattanooga is part of the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area (BLS area code 16860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analysts $115,160 Chattanooga, TN-GA $125,858
Computer Occupations, All Other $65,230 Chattanooga, TN-GA $71,290
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $74,600 Chattanooga, TN-GA $81,530
Forensic Science Technicians $70,500 TN statewide $77,049
Computer Systems Analysts $93,350 Chattanooga, TN-GA $102,022
Computer Network Support Specialists $77,640 TN statewide $84,852
Private Detectives and Investigators $49,360 TN statewide $53,945
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $92,550 Chattanooga, TN-GA $101,148

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Chattanooga at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 182,832 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,028 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital forensics schools are near Chattanooga, TN?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs near Chattanooga. The closest is Reinhardt University in Waleska, GA (64.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South College (94.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital forensics roles near Chattanooga?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital forensics-related roles near Chattanooga are: Information Security Analysts ($115,160), Computer Systems Analysts ($93,350), Network and Computer Systems Administrators ($92,550). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in East Ridge instead of Chattanooga?

East Ridge, TN is 4.9 miles from Chattanooga and has its own set of local digital forensics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Chattanooga an affordable place to study digital forensics?

Chattanooga’s median household income of $61,028 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chattanooga while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Chattanooga

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Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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