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 UT Knoxville ranks in comparison to other schools with ie programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for ie list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in ie from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #27 most popular school for ie master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in ie in 2022, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ie students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville is $73,822. This is less than $74,748, which is the national median of all ie majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ie from UT Knoxville. About 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UT Knoxville ie bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
IE majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Knoxville make a median salary of $109,778 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all ie graduates with a master's is $99,078.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 ie majors earned their master's degree from UT Knoxville. Of these graduates, 78% were men and 22% were 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, 78% 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 ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 228 |
| Civil Engineering | 102 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 79 |
| Electrical Engineering | 77 |
| Chemical Engineering | 73 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.