Greeneville, Tennessee has a population of about 15,531. The city’s median household income is $51,516 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 43 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Greeneville. In Tennessee, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $153,920 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 43 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Greeneville. Distances are calculated from Greeneville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walters State Community College | Morristown, TN | 24.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN | 26.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Milligan University | Milligan, TN | 30.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Northeast State Community College | Blountville, TN | 31.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City, TN | 37.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton | Elizabethton, TN | 38.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | Asheville, NC | 40.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Asheville, NC | 43.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Haywood Community College | Clyde, NC | 44.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| King University | Bristol, TN | 46.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee engineering page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $97,730 |
| Electrical Engineer | $109,870 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $99,330 |
| Chemical Engineer | $110,150 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $122,430 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $103,020 |
| Environmental Engineer | $87,920 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $153,920 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,531 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,516 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Engineering-related employment in Greene County | 44 workers, 22 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 43 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Greeneville. The closest is Walters State Community College in Morristown, TN (24.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is King University (46.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Tennessee are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($153,920), Aerospace Engineer ($122,430), Chemical Engineer ($110,150). Wages for Greeneville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Morristown, TN is 26.9 miles from Greeneville and has its own set of local engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Greeneville’s median household income of $51,516 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greeneville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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.
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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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