by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville as a strong choice for mechanical engineering, coming in at #115 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 115 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Tennessee | 2 of 10 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 of 69 |
Here is each degree level available for mechanical engineering at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 132 |
| Master’s | 35 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville handed out 132 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is in the top 15% of the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,832 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, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
Learn more about The University of Tennessee-Knoxville tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 86% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. Approximately 77% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 35 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 15 |
