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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Tennessee

603 students earned ME degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Mechanical Engineering is the 27th most popular major out of a total 274 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Tennessee

ME majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 538
Master’s Degree 43
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 72.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Tennessee

11,030 people in the state and 804,820 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Tennessee

ME grads earn an average of $88,180 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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

190 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,579.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,658 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,932.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,261 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $37,613 after graduation.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,243 a year. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,918 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. In their early career, Christian Brothers grads earn an average salary of $40,236. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#8

Lipscomb University

Nashville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 52% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Milligan University

Milligan College
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,338 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. In their early career, Milligan grads earn an average salary of $39,263. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

#10

Union University

Jackson
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,818 after earning their degree at this institution.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in TN

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 18% $119,370
Mechanical Engineers 17% $83,540
Aerospace Engineers 16% $86,920
Engineering Professors 15% $95,290
Cost Estimators 15% $58,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Civil Engineering 326
Chemical Engineering 265
Electrical Engineering 253
Biomedical Engineering 174
General Engineering 134
Computer Engineering 100
Industrial Engineering 77
Nuclear Engineering 67

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