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Best Computer Engineering Schools in Tennessee

2023 Best Computer Engineering Schools in Tennessee

7 Colleges
$65,747 Avg Salary
$25,200 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Engineering School for You

Computer Engineering is the #104 most popular major in Tennessee with 100 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer Engineering Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Tennessee to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer Engineering Schools in Tennessee

Check out the CE programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Tennessee Schools in Computer Engineering

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the best school for computer engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Tennessee. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Engineering Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, CE graduates from UT Knoxville carry an average student debtload of $26,150.

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The excellent programs at Tennessee Technological University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer engineering schools in Tennessee. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#4

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lipscomb University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Engineering Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the large city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga is a great place for computer engineering students. Located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

University of Memphis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #7 on the list. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Memphis.

After completing their degree, CE graduates from UofM carry an average student debtload of $24,250.

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Best Computer Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 359
Virginia 533
North Carolina 511
Florida 944
Kentucky 162
South Carolina 157
Louisiana 26
Arkansas 45
Alabama 292
Mississippi 69
West Virginia 42

Computer Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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