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Mechanical Engineering in Tennessee

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Tennessee

Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Tennessee

12,570 people in the state and 824,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME.

Mechanical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. TN

Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Tennessee

ME grads earn an average of $112,637 in the state and $122,678 nationwide.

Mechanical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. TN

There are 2 colleges in Tennessee that offer ME degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,937 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 46% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,112 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in TN

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Automotive Engineers $107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Cost Estimators $80,966
Fuel Cell Engineers $137,020
Aerospace Engineers $63,328
Mechanical Engineers $79,543

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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