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Best Engineering Colleges in Tennessee

24 accredited institutions in Tennessee offering engineering programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

24

Colleges

5,001

Graduates/yr

11

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Engineering Programs in Tennessee

PublicBachelor's

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Tennessee Technological University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Vanderbilt University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Memphis

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Middle Tennessee State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Tennessee State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Lipscomb University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Christian Brothers University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Chattanooga State Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

The University of Tennessee-Martin

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Milligan University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Union University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bryan College-Dayton

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Austin Peay State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

East Tennessee State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Trevecca Nazarene University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Maryville College

Net Price <$30K

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Southern Adventist University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Freed-Hardeman University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Belmont University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Studying Engineering in Tennessee

Tennessee has 24 accredited colleges offering engineering programs, producing 5,001 graduates annually. Of these, 11 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Tennessee residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.