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
- 33rd Online master’s engineering program among public universities | U.S. News and World Report
- 8 Departments
- 4 New Buildings Open:
- John D Tickle Engineering Building
- Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
- Min H. Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building
- Zeanah Engineering Complex
- 31,600+ alumni worldwide
Faculty
- 3 Members of the National Academy of Engineering
- 195 Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty
- 9 UT-ORNL Governor’s Chairs
Research
- $104.1 Million in annual research expenditures (FY23)
- 26 early career award winners since 2016
- 7 Research Centers
Students
- 120% Undergraduate student growth since 2005
- 40% of engineering student placed in co-ops or internships
- 1,102 Degrees granted in the Academic Year 2022-2023:
- 739 Bachelors of Science
- 260 Masters of Science
- 103 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
- 3,962 Enrolled undergraduate students
- 735 Doctoral students
***Updated February 8, 2024