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Engineering Tech in Tennessee

Engineering Tech Schools in Tennessee

In 2021-2022, 1,595 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in TN.

In this state, Engineering Tech is the 4th most popular major out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 538
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 458
Bachelor’s Degree 383
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 159
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 159

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: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 80.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 114,160 people employed in jobs related to an engineering tech degree, compared to 6,146,030 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, engineering tech grads earn an average of $56,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,890.

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

248 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,835 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,896 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,575 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,935.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,161 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. 98% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,397 a year.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,205 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,852 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,131 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,647 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,136 after earning their degree at this institution.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
21,568 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
9,840 Total Students

A typical student attending Tennessee Tech University will pay a net price of $14,795. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,775 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,560 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,303 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,220. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Engineering Tech Careers in TN

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 22% $41,460
Drafters 21% $49,030
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 19% $39,300
Environmental Engineering Technicians 18% $56,510
Architectural and Civil Drafters 17% $49,800
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 17% $45,810
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 17% $61,850
Construction Managers 16% $72,630
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 15% $56,360
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
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 10% $52,640
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 10% $39,220
Industrial Engineering Technicians 9% $47,250
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 8% $60,610
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

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