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Mechanical Engineering programs in Tennessee

12 colleges in Tennessee offer Mechanical Engineering, from bachelor's degree to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Tennessee Technological University, and University of Memphis.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Mechanical Engineering. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $18,976
    Graduation rate
    74%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $60,249
  • Tennessee Technological University

    Cookeville, TN · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $14,246
    Graduation rate
    58%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $48,501
  • University of Memphis

    Memphis, TN · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $12,397
    Graduation rate
    51%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $48,458
  • Vanderbilt University

    Nashville, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $15,846
    Graduation rate
    94%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $91,565
  • The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

    Chattanooga, TN · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $14,265
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $51,151
  • Lipscomb University

    Nashville, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $24,739
    Graduation rate
    72%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $55,541
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin

    Martin, TN · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $10,701
    Graduation rate
    53%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,213
  • Christian Brothers University

    Memphis, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $9,854
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $57,478
  • Tennessee State University

    Nashville, TN · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $15,796
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,730
  • Milligan University

    Milligan, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $21,365
    Graduation rate
    63%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $46,641
  • Union University

    Jackson, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $27,171
    Graduation rate
    66%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,990
  • Lincoln Memorial University

    Harrogate, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $20,406
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $49,956

Program 14.1901, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).