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Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Tennessee
Top Mechanical Engineering programs in Tennessee ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 8
Avg major earnings: $70,459
Top Mechanical Engineering Programs in Tennessee
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University #7 national | $84,813 |
| 2 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville #134 national | $80,833 |
| 3 | Lipscomb University #399 national | N/A |
| 4 | Christian Brothers University #696 national | N/A |
| 5 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga #807 national | $81,689 |
| 6 | Tennessee Technological University #966 national | $79,608 |
| 7 | University of Memphis #1469 national | $80,981 |
| 8 | Tennessee State University #2369 national | N/A |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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