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 me programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 155 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in me from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #93 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,756 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville, me students borrow a median amount of $44,170 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at UT Knoxville is $364 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Knoxville was $1,137 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 186 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from UT Knoxville in 2022, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% 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 bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 149 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 21 |
UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
The me program at UT Knoxville awarded 31 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 90% of these degrees went to men with the other 10% 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, 84% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 102 |
| Industrial Engineering | 85 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 79 |
| Electrical Engineering | 77 |
| Chemical Engineering | 73 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.