Facts and Stats
Since 1838, the Tickle College of Engineering has proven its commitment to excellence in scientific research and the training of engineering professionals.
Programs spanning most major engineering fields are offered, with several nationally ranked among the top 30 of all public institutions. Many of our graduates have risen to top positions in industry, government, and academia, including nine astronauts who have literally risen, spending a collective 1,000 days (and counting!) in space.
College
- 37th Undergraduate program among public universities | U.S. News and World Report
- 29th Graduate program among public universities | U.S. News and World Report
- 21st Online master’s engineering program among public universities | U.S. News and World Report
- 8 Departments
- 4 New Buildings have opened since 2012 including the John D. Tickle Engineering Building, the Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, the Min H. Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building, and the Zeanah Engineering Complex
- 31,600+ alumni worldwide
Research
- $113.6 Million in annual research expenditures (FY24)
- 28 Early career award winners since 2016
- 7 Research Centers
Faculty
- 9 UT-ORNL Governor’s Chairs
- 3 Members of the National Academy of Engineering
- 208 Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty
Students
- 4,344 Enrolled undergraduate students
- 782 Doctoral students
- 719 MS Students
- 120% Undergraduate student growth since 2005
- 40% of engineering student placed in co-ops or internships
- 1,125 Degrees granted in the Academic Year 2023–2024:
- 724 Bachelors of Science
- 280 Masters of Science
- 121 Doctors of Philosophy
- 34% growth in PhD enrollment since 2012
- 24th largest PhD program among public schools of engineering, and one of the fastest growing
***Updated January 21, 2025