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Electrical Engineering at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, consider the program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

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

In the most recent year for which we have data, 77 electrical 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%) studied exclusively online and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Rankings can help you compare The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#1 of 5
Best Value	Tennessee	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 63
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#37 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#97 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#160 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#1 of 5
Best Value	Tennessee	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 63
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#37 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#97 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#160 of 309

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

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$68,868
2 years	$69,338
3 years	$77,015
4 years	$88,535
5 years	$99,479

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Electrical Engineering graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville take home a median $88,535, compared with $64,105 for all The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville stands at $21,630.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are 9% women (7) and 91% men (70).

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

Of the 42 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 10% were women (4) and 90% were men (38).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Asian	5
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1

Minority students account for 31% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, lower than the national average of 42%.*

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

Of the 20 master’s electrical engineering graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 10% were women (2) and 90% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, above the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Among the 14 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 7% were women (1) and 93% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	10

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, below the national average of 11%.*

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

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

The Electrical Engineering program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	76
Other Electrical Engineering	1

Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$122,969
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667

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.