by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville stacks up against peers offering electrical engineering.
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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville holds a strong position among schools offering electrical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #102 out of 291 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville handed out 42 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Electrical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $88,535 a year. This is higher than $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
To complete a bachelor’s at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, electrical engineering students accumulate a median of $21,630 in student loans. This is below $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 90% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Approximately 69% 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-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 90% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Approximately 60% 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-Knoxville with a master’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 93% of electrical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering doctoral degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were Non-Resident Alien. About 71% 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-Knoxville with a doctoral in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the electrical engineering majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
This electrical engineering program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 76 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other | 1 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville granted 76 completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 9% to women and 91% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville granted 1 degree in electrical, electronics, and communications engineering, other in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).