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Best Engineering Technology Colleges in Tennessee

24 accredited institutions in Tennessee offering engineering technology programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

24
Colleges
2,766
Graduates/yr
21
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Engineering Technology Programs in Tennessee

1
PublicAssociate's
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga
276
Graduates/yr
$4,224
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicBachelor's
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
264
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$8,232
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicAssociate's
Northeast State Community College
Blountville
261
Graduates/yr
$4,224
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicBachelor's
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
207
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$7,536
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
186
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$7,706
In-State Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicAssociate's
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville
177
Graduates/yr
$4,224
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicBachelor's
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
171
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$8,764
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicAssociate's
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland
150
Graduates/yr
$4,224
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicBachelor's
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
138
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$7,008
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicAssociate's
Roane State Community College
Harriman
123
Graduates/yr
$4,452
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma
120
Graduates/yr
$4,224
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicBachelor's
University of Memphis
Memphis
120
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$8,520
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicAssociate's
Nashville State Community College
Nashville
105
Graduates/yr
$4,224
In-State Tuition
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14
Private NonprofitMaster's
Christian Brothers University
Memphis
78
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$37,300
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$10,835
Net Price <$30K
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15
PublicAssociate's
Jackson State Community College
Jackson
69
Graduates/yr
$4,224
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicAssociate's
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis
63
Graduates/yr
$4,224
In-State Tuition
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17
PublicAssociate's
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin
57
Graduates/yr
$4,224
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicAssociate's
Walters State Community College
Morristown
51
Graduates/yr
$4,224
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicAssociate's
Columbia State Community College
Columbia
51
Graduates/yr
$4,564
In-State Tuition
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20
Private For-ProfitAssociate's
South College
Knoxville
42
Graduates/yr
$16,450
Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
$15,288
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicBachelor's
Tennessee State University
Nashville
18
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$7,320
In-State Tuition
34%
Grad Rate
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22
PublicMaster's
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
18
Graduates/yr
46%
Acceptance
$11,332
In-State Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
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23
PublicAssociate's
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg
15
Graduates/yr
$4,224
In-State Tuition
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton
6
Graduates/yr
$18,300
Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
$12,542
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Engineering Technology in Tennessee

Tennessee has 24 accredited colleges offering engineering technology programs, producing 2,766 graduates annually. Of these, 21 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Tennessee residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.