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Engineering Schools in Tennessee

508 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Engineering major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Tennessee

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 317
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 186
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 186
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 186
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.3%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Tennessee

52,740 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $93,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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There are 8 colleges in Tennessee that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

288 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 91% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $18,579.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,970. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Vanderbilt.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,243 after earning their degree at this institution.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,040. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,867.

#7

Lipscomb University

Nashville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,745 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,704.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Engineering Careers in TN

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 53% $88,910
Computer Hardware Engineers 49% $85,330
Operations Research Analysts 46% $66,150
Computer Network Architects 36% $98,770
Systems Software Developers 35% $92,210
Civil Engineers 28% $85,110
Industrial Engineers 23% $80,710
Mining and Geological Engineers 20% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 18% $119,370
Engineers 17% $74,890
Architecture Professors 17% $0
Physicists 17% $126,500
Mechanical Engineers 17% $83,540
Aerospace Engineers 16% $86,920
Environmental Engineers 16% $83,750
Engineering Professors 15% $95,290
Health and Safety Engineers 15% $76,370
Cost Estimators 15% $58,520
Electrical Engineers 14% $90,930
Nuclear Engineers 13% $120,570
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $107,600
Industrial Production Managers 11% $93,300
Biomedical Engineers 10% $62,890
Electronics Engineers 10% $91,530
Chemical Engineers 7% $104,700
Materials Engineers 7% $113,380

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 491
Computer & Information Sciences 387
Agriculture 342
Mathematics & Statistics 249
Physical Sciences 161
Engineering Technologies 59
Natural Resources & Conservation 53
Architecture/Urban Planning 38

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