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Engineering in Tennessee

Engineering Schools in Tennessee

2,297 students earned Engineering degrees in Tennessee in the 2022-2023 year.

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 397
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 219
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 219
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 219
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: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 66.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.5%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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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
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,917. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Vanderbilt. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,216.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,539. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. 70% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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Lipscomb University

Nashville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. This private school has an average net price of $26,070. 100% of students get financical aid.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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Engineering Careers in TN

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 18% $119,370
Electrical Engineers 14% $90,930
Nuclear Engineers 13% $120,570
Biomedical Engineers 10% $62,890
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
Agriculture 342
Mathematics & Statistics 249
Physical Sciences 161
Engineering Technologies 59
Natural Resources & Conservation 53
Architecture/Urban Planning 38

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