Best Engineering Management Schools Near Gallatin, TN (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Gallatin, Tennessee has 3 accredited schools offering engineering management programs. Gallatin has a population of about 46,667. Median household income is $73,589 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area, the top-earning engineering management-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $165,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Management Schools to Gallatin

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering management programs near Gallatin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Gallatin city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Gallatin. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN 37.1 miles from Gallatin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,541
Avg net price $13,359/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN 55.6 miles from Gallatin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,501
Avg net price $14,246/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN 113.0 miles from Gallatin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,151
Avg net price $14,265/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 144.9 miles from Gallatin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $18,976/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 143

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN 213.1 miles from Gallatin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,458
Avg net price $12,397/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Christian Brothers University

Memphis, TN 215.1 miles from Gallatin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,478
Avg net price $9,854/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,420
Out‑of‑state$38,420
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  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee engineering management page.

Engineering Management Wages Near Gallatin

Gallatin is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area (BLS area code 34980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architectural and Engineering Managers $159,720 Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN $165,857
Industrial Engineers $102,540 Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN $106,480
Project Management Specialists $85,990 Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN $89,294
Industrial Production Managers $118,440 Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN $122,991
General and Operations Managers $119,990 Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN $124,600
Engineers, All Other $98,000 Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN $101,765
Management Analysts $102,640 Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN $106,584
Computer and Information Systems Managers $165,970 Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN $172,347

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Gallatin at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 46,667 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $73,589 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering management schools are near Gallatin, TN?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering engineering management programs near Gallatin. The closest is Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN (37.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tennessee Technological University (55.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering management roles near Gallatin?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering management-related roles near Gallatin are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($165,970), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($159,720), General and Operations Managers ($119,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Hendersonville instead of Gallatin?

Hendersonville, TN is 8.8 miles from Gallatin and has its own set of local engineering management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Gallatin an affordable place to study engineering management?

Gallatin’s median household income of $73,589 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gallatin while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Gallatin

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Gallatin:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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