Tennessee Tech Rankings

91做厙 is one of the best public universities in the South, according to a variety of reports and rankings organizations.
Carnegie Classification
Tech has been named an R2 research institution as well as an opportunity university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning
Carnegies opportunity designation identifies dual qualities of higher access
and higher earnings for students
Tech is one of only two four-year public universities to receive this designation

U.S. News & World Report
Best National University
Ranked #145 in Best Public National Universities
Ranked #257 in Best National Universities
Ranked #266 in Social Mobility
'A+ Schools for B Students'
Tech graduates leave with the least debt of all public universities in Tennessee
Tech colleges or programs that are ranked:
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- College of Engineering
- College of Business
- Department of Computer Science
- Psychology
- Whitson-Hester School of Nursing
PayScale
Based on total cost and alumni earnings, Tech provides students with the highest return on investment for any public university in Tennessee, and ranks third overall among both private
and public universities
Tech graduates have the highest early career salary of any public university graduates in Tennessee
Colleges of Distinction
Tech is recognized by Colleges of Distinction, a guide for college-bound students that provides students with information about schools that distinguish themselves through their dedicated focus on the undergraduate experience and adherence to the consortiums Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community, and Successful Outcomes. Tech is recognized on 10 lists:
- College of Distinction
- Public College of Distinction
- Tennessee College of Distinction
- Affordable College of Distinction
- Career Development College of Distinction
- Military Support College of Distinction
- Business College of Distinction
- Education College of Distinction
- Engineering College of Distinction
- Nursing College of Distinction


