by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Tennessee Tech University ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee Tech University was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tennessee Technological University handed out 131 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 154 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in me from Tennessee Tech University. This makes it the #147 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tennessee Tech University is $66,228. This is less than $70,726, which is the national median of all me majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tennessee Tech University, me students borrow a median amount of $17,233 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all me bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,590.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Tennessee Tech University is $226 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Tennessee Tech University paid an average of $783 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $334 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,764 | $18,796 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,502 | $10,502 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 84% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Tennessee Tech University does not offer an online option for its me bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Tennessee Tech University Online Learning page.
The me program at Tennessee Tech University awarded 15 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 87% of these degrees went to men with the other 13% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Tennessee Technological University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 72 |
| Civil Engineering | 69 |
| Chemical Engineering | 46 |
| General Engineering | 25 |
| Computer Engineering | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.