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, and more. Also, learn how UT Knoxville ranks among other schools offering degrees in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #45 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $378 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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Of the 54 aerospace engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Knoxville, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UT Knoxville does not offer an online option for its aerospace engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
The aerospace engineering program at UT Knoxville awarded 14 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 93% of these degrees went to men with the other 7% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 228 |
| Civil Engineering | 102 |
| Industrial Engineering | 85 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 79 |
| Electrical Engineering | 77 |
View All Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Related Majors >
More about our data sources and methodologies.