Pursue Careers With Purpose

Engineers and computer scientists serve the common good by solving some of society’s toughest problems. That means engineers are needed everywhere, in all industries, providing creative solutions with their math and science problem-solving skills. Whether building smart cities, developing renewable energy sources, exploring new materials for construction or manufacturing, designing systems for self-driving cars, 3D printing new metals for rocket engines, keeping our water clean, or protecting the nation’s infrastructure from cybersecurity threats—engineers and computer scientists have exciting careers in industry or academia developing technologies that serve humankind.

A degree in engineering or computer science from Tennessee Tech is an opportunity to pursue a career with purpose. It starts with choosing a major that aligns with your interests and values, but it doesn’t end there. Building a career is a lifelong process of growing your skillset through hands-on experience and interdisciplinary education while building a professional network. With more than 30 student organizations, competitive teams, and clubs—combined with our robust co-op and internship programs and a vast alumni network—the College of Engineering provides opportunities to build your network while getting the kind of real-life experience employers are looking for. Tech is home to the largest STEM career fair in the southeast, with more than 120 employers attending every spring—and the companies and agencies that hire our graduates say that Tech grads are career-ready, making them highly sought after.

Plus, our students graduate with the highest early career salaries and least amount of debt of all public universities in Tennessee, according to Payscale and U.S. News & World Report, respectively. While a career is more than a paycheck, a degree from Tech is a financial head start.