Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Tennessee

Vanderbilt University ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Tennessee with median graduate earnings of $69,817 within two years of graduation. There are 7 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.

Mechanical Engineering graduates in Tennessee earn an average of $65,094 within two years of graduation. This is 1% above the national average of $64,630 for this major.

Vanderbilt University is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Tennessee with an acceptance rate of 6.3%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 69.6%.

In Tennessee, private Mechanical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $67,155 vs $64,270 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 5 public and 2 private options in the state.