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Best Colleges for Engineering in Tennessee

The best colleges for a Engineering degree in Tennessee, led by Vanderbilt University, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville and Union University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Engineering programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Engineering in Tennessee?

Based on our rankings, Vanderbilt University is the top-ranked college for Engineering in Tennessee. Other top choices include The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Union University, Lipscomb University.

What are the best Engineering schools?

The best Engineering schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Vanderbilt University, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Union University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Engineering?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Engineering programs is approximately $29,743 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Engineering degree?

A bachelor's degree in Engineering typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Engineering rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Engineering graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Engineering programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $56,225 per year. Below are the highest-paying Engineering programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Vanderbilt University — Nashville, TN · 5.9% acceptance · SAT 1,549 · $67,498 tuition · 94% grad rate
  2. 2. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville — Knoxville, TN · 41.6% acceptance · SAT 1,311 · $33,256 tuition · 74% grad rate
  3. 3. Union University — Jackson, TN · 60.4% acceptance · SAT 1,256 · $40,025 tuition · 66% grad rate
  4. 4. Lipscomb University — Nashville, TN · 67.7% acceptance · SAT 1,256 · $40,572 tuition · 72% grad rate
  5. 5. University of Memphis — Memphis, TN · 72% acceptance · SAT 1,088 · $15,384 tuition · 51% grad rate
  6. 6. Belmont University — Nashville, TN · 95.3% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $42,540 tuition · 71% grad rate
  7. 7. Tennessee Technological University — Cookeville, TN · 76.1% acceptance · SAT 1,151 · $15,576 tuition · 58% grad rate
  8. 8. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga — Chattanooga, TN · 81.1% acceptance · SAT 1,147 · $18,512 tuition · 50% grad rate
  9. 9. Trevecca Nazarene University — Nashville, TN · 69.4% acceptance · SAT 1,091 · $31,300 tuition · 53% grad rate
  10. 10. Freed-Hardeman University — Henderson, TN · 59.7% acceptance · SAT 1,109 · $25,620 tuition · 71% grad rate
  11. 11. Middle Tennessee State University — Murfreesboro, TN · 69.1% acceptance · SAT 1,121 · $31,574 tuition · 54% grad rate
  12. 12. East Tennessee State University — Johnson City, TN · 86.2% acceptance · SAT 1,144 · $14,522 tuition · 53% grad rate
  13. 13. Maryville College — Maryville, TN · 60.9% acceptance · $39,284 tuition · 50% grad rate
  14. 14. King University — Bristol, TN · 99.7% acceptance · $36,194 tuition · 48% grad rate
  15. 15. The University of Tennessee-Martin — Martin, TN · 88.2% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $16,600 tuition · 53% grad rate
  16. 16. Tennessee State University — Nashville, TN · 70.1% acceptance · SAT 1,000 · $22,416 tuition · 34% grad rate
  17. 17. Austin Peay State University — Clarksville, TN · 96.4% acceptance · SAT 1,088 · $14,766 tuition · 40% grad rate

Best Colleges for Engineering in Tennessee on PickACampus