Engineering Technologies at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is in Chattanooga, TN.
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Studying Online at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Online coursework is an option at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Among 11,775 students, 1,264 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,877 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Rankings can help you compare The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #7 of 19 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #14 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #91 of 241 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #176 of 241 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #452 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #514 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Those who finish The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,615 |
| 2 years | $64,700 |
| 3 years | $58,016 |
| 4 years | $61,709 |
| 5 years | $65,588 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga take home a median $61,709, compared with $57,921 for all The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga comes in at $25,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
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.