Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General bachelor's degree programs in Tennessee

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$79,309Median year-4 earnings

$27,000Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Tennessee

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro · $28,327 federal debt$80,541 2University of MemphisMemphis · $27,600 federal debt$79,914 3Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville · $26,679 federal debt$79,309 4Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville · $23,000 federal debt$77,658 5East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City · $27,000 federal debt$75,298

CAREER CONTEXT IN TN

What related occupations pay in Tennessee

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

17-3024Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $64,720
Middle 50% wage range: $58,710–$72,050
State employment: 190
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 1,400

10th–90th percentile: $51,410–$85,490

17-3023Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $63,750
Middle 50% wage range: $49,910–$80,220
State employment: 1,820
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 8,100

10th–90th percentile: $36,710–$96,100

17-3029Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

State median wage: $58,700
Middle 50% wage range: $45,290–$81,950
State employment: 990
Projected growth: +2.8%
Annual openings: 5,400

10th–90th percentile: $42,320–$102,810

17-3026Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $58,070
Middle 50% wage range: $48,760–$72,230
State employment: 2,650
Projected growth: +3.1%
Annual openings: 6,600

10th–90th percentile: $43,990–$82,430

17-3022Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $57,270
Middle 50% wage range: $47,640–$69,470
State employment: 1,650
Projected growth: +3.2%
Annual openings: 6,100

10th–90th percentile: $43,630–$78,010

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Tennessee; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Middle Tennessee State University	Murfreesboro	$80,541	$28,327
2	University of Memphis	Memphis	$79,914	$27,600
3	Austin Peay State University	Clarksville	$79,309	$26,679
4	Tennessee Technological University	Cookeville	$77,658	$23,000
5	East Tennessee State University	Johnson City	$75,298	$27,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General in Tennessee

What do Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General bachelor's degree graduates earn in Tennessee?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $79,309 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $27,000 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Tennessee colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Middle Tennessee State University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.