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.
34th
Undergraduate program among public universities
U.S. News and World Report Rankings
8
Departments
12
UT-ORNL Governor’s Chairs
22nd
largest PhD program among public schools of engineering, and one of the fastest growing
992
Graduate students
40%
growth in PhD enrollment since 2012
29,000+
Alumni worldwide
181
Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty
- 92 Professors
- 45 Associate Professors
- 44 Assistant Professors
Co-ops and Internships
40%
placements of engineering students
17th
Online graduate engineering program among public universities
US News and World Report Rankings
$79 million
Annual research expenditures
3
Interdisciplinary Institutes
***Updated September 14, 2020