The University of Tennessee-Knoxville: programs, outcomes and local jobs

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville at a glance

• 30,418

  students enrolled

• 8,311

  degrees and certificates a year

• 74%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,976

  average net price a year

  Tuition $11,332 in state, $29,522 out of state

• $47,782

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $60,249

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Knox County, where the college is.

• 509

  open professional jobs

• 66

  entry level

  6 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  13 jobs

• 3.2%

  unemployment in Knox County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $71,662

  median household income

  Knox County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering, public administration & social work, which lead to finance (62 open), sales (51 open), operations (88 open), marketing (25 open), human resources (24 open), strategy (2 open).

Hiring most: University of Tennessee System (76), University of Tennessee (64), Covenant Health (Tennessee) (21), Pilot Company (17), University of Tennessee (15), Covenant Health (Tennessee) (8), GPAC (8), Aston Carter (6).

What they hire for: Operations (88), Engineering (81), Finance (62), Sales (51), Administration (27), Marketing (25). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: East Tennessee Workforce Development Board.

• American Job Center of Tennessee - KnoxvilleKnoxville · 865-594-5500 · Job Service, Mon - Fri 8am - 4:30pm: Resource Center, Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Tennessee

• Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro · 16,301 students
• University of MemphisMemphis · 12,701 students
• The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaChattanooga · 10,074 students
• East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City · 10,004 students
• Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville · 8,698 students
• Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville · 7,560 students

All Tennessee colleges

Common questions

How big is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville enrolls about 30,418 students and is a public 4-year institution in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awards about 8,311 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

74% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,782 six years after entry and $60,249 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville offer AI or data science degrees?

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

509 open professional jobs are listed in Knox County, 66 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. University of Tennessee System has the most openings.