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Computer Engineering at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

If you plan to study Computer Engineering, consider the program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is in Knoxville, TN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 computer engineering degrees were awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Online Class Availability at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Online coursework is an option at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Among 38,728 students, 3,176 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Use these rankings to compare The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Computer Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#2 of 3
Best Value	Tennessee	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#26 of 46
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#28 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#122 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#140 of 230

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#2 of 3
Best Value	Tennessee	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#26 of 46
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#28 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#122 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#140 of 230

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Graduates of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Computer Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$68,618
2 years	$58,390

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Engineering graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Engineering graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, by degree type.

Program-wide, Computer Engineering graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are 11% women (4) and 89% men (34).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Among the 17 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 6% were women (1) and 94% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 35% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, lower than the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Among the 17 master’s computer engineering graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (17).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 35% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, above the national average of 12%.*

Computer Engineering Doctoral Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Of the 4 doctoral computer engineering degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering doctoral degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Computer Engineering doctoral degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, above the national average of 12%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Engineering Concentrations at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

This Computer Engineering program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	38

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	$117,478
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Software Developers	$76,447
Computer Hardware Engineers	$63,909
Computer Network Architects	$63,411

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.