2023 Best General Engineering Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best General Engineering School for You
With 134 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, general engineering is the #91 most popular major in Tennessee.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
The Best General Engineering Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
View our full ranking methodology.
2023 Best General Engineering Schools in Tennessee
Check out the engineering programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Tennessee Schools in General Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee for general engineering students. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tennessee Technological University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best General Engineering Schools in Tennessee list. Tennessee Tech University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Cookeville.
Read full report on General Engineering at Tennessee Technological University
Request Information
Out of the 7 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Christian Brothers University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Christian Brothers is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.
Full General Engineering at Christian Brothers University Report
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best General Engineering Schools in Tennessee list. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Chattanooga.
Full General Engineering at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Report
Request Information
The excellent programs at University of Memphis helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best general engineering schools in Tennessee. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Full General Engineering at University of Memphis Report
Request Information
Tennessee State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general engineering programs. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Nashville.
Request Information
The University of Tennessee - Martin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general engineering students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the town of Martin, UT Martin is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their degree, engineering graduates from UT Martin carry an average student debtload of $26,875.
Full General Engineering at The University of Tennessee - Martin Report
Request InformationBest General Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best General Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 170 |
| Virginia | 647 |
| North Carolina | 660 |
| Florida | 18 |
| Kentucky | 0 |
| South Carolina | 10 |
| Louisiana | 168 |
| Arkansas | 173 |
| Alabama | 225 |
| Mississippi | 264 |
| West Virginia | 84 |
More General Engineering Rankings in Tennessee
General Engineering Related Rankings by Major
General Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Engineering
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 46,178 |
| Electrical Engineering | 28,844 |
| Civil Engineering | 21,388 |
| Computer Engineering | 17,987 |
| Chemical Engineering | 12,917 |
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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Rémi Kaupp.
More about our data sources and methodologies.