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Engineering Technologies Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 1,653 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in TN.

In terms of popularity, Engineering Technologies is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 535
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 519
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 519
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 519
Bachelor’s Degree 357
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 183
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 183
Master’s Degree 57
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 79.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Tennessee

114,160 people in the state and 6,146,030 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering tech.

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Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in Tennessee

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $56,800 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,452 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. In their early career, Chattanooga State Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,450. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,397 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,098. Graduates earn an average $26,356 after graduation.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,660 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,334 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Graduates earn an average $29,170 after graduation.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $15,932.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,204 a year. 100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,845. Graduates earn an average $34,105 after graduation.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,616 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,989. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,699 a year.

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

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

Engineering Technologies Careers in TN

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 53% $88,910
Systems Software Developers 35% $92,210
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 27% $56,200
Surveyors 24% $45,900
Industrial Engineers 23% $80,710
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 22% $41,460
Drafters 21% $49,030
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 19% $39,300
Architectural and Engineering Managers 18% $119,370
Environmental Engineering Technicians 18% $56,510
Engineers 17% $74,890
Architectural and Civil Drafters 17% $49,800
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 17% $61,850
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 17% $45,810
Construction Managers 16% $72,630
Engineering Professors 15% $95,290
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 15% $56,360
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 15% $73,910
Cost Estimators 15% $58,520
Mechanical Drafters 14% $56,620
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 13% $55,910
Medical Equipment Repairers 12% $39,030
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 11% $52,430
Industrial Production Managers 11% $93,300
Computer Programmers 10% $77,490
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 10% $52,640
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 10% $39,220
Commercial and Industrial Designers 9% $53,200
Industrial Engineering Technicians 9% $47,250
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 8% $60,610
Professors 8% $47,990
Nuclear Technicians 8% $76,960
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 7% $37,520
Engineering Technicians 7% $56,390
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -3% $34,460
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -5% $41,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,478
Engineering 2,281
Computer & Information Sciences 1,795
Agriculture 1,090
Physical Sciences 721
Mathematics & Statistics 636
Communications Technology/Support 339
Natural Resources & Conservation 320

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