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 #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 155 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 191 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville is $67,222. This is higher than $65,190, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville, me students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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 $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at UT Knoxville is $364 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
For the most recent academic year available, 85% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 15% went to 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, 81% 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 | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 23 students who earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from UT Knoxville in 2020-2021, 87% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 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 master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 113 |
| Chemical Engineering | 112 |
| Industrial Engineering | 77 |
| Electrical Engineering | 69 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 67 |
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