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Engineering at Tennessee Technological University

Engineering at Tennessee Technological University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, consider the program at Tennessee Technological University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Tennessee Technological University is located in Cookeville, TN.

Studying Online at Tennessee Technological University

Many students take online classes at Tennessee Technological University. Of 10,511 students, 1,033 (10%) studied exclusively online and 3,063 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at Tennessee Technological University

Rankings can help you compare Tennessee Technological University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #3 of 12
Best Value Tennessee #7 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #47 of 136
Best Value Southeast (Region) #68 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #298 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #310 of 679

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #3 of 12
Best Value Tennessee #7 of 12

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Tennessee Technological University

Students who complete Tennessee Technological University’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at Tennessee Technological University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,608
2 years $63,376
3 years $68,003
4 years $79,615
5 years $88,745

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn a median of $79,615, compared with $56,495 for all Tennessee Technological University graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Tennessee Technological University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Tennessee Technological University comes in at $18,726.

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Engineering program at Tennessee Technological University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects $148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Petroleum Engineers $137,336
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers $122,967
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Transportation Engineers $120,210

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