by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UTC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UTC as a strong choice for engineering, ranked #503 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 503 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Tennessee | 7 of 12 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 91 of 137 |
The following degree levels are offered in engineering at UTC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 123 |
| Master’s | 16 |
The engineering area of study at UTC covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 39 |
| Civil Engineering | 37 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 22 |
| Chemical Engineering | 18 |
| Engineering, General | 16 |
| Computer Engineering | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga conferred 123 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UTC holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 7 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 69 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 368 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UTC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $81,669 a year. This is higher than $57,921, the median for all majors at UTC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UTC, engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,675 in student loans. This is higher than $23,324, the typical median for all majors at UTC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,992 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,990 | $1,990 |
Find out more about UTC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 85% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UTC were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UTC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 16 |
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