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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.