Best Engineering Schools Near Sevierville, TN (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sevierville, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Sevierville has a population of about 18,105. Median household income is $55,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $161,430 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Sevierville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Sevierville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sevierville 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 Sevierville. 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

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 20.6 miles from Sevierville
  • 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

#2

South College

Knoxville, TN 23.3 miles from Sevierville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,642
Avg net price $17,858/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Maryville College

Maryville, TN 24.1 miles from Sevierville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,279
Avg net price $19,360/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, TN 65.1 miles from Sevierville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,989
Avg net price $14,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN 72.9 miles from Sevierville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,859
Avg net price $15,983/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Milligan University

Milligan, TN 76.6 miles from Sevierville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,641
Avg net price $21,365/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Bryan College-Dayton

Dayton, TN 84.8 miles from Sevierville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,434
Avg net price $20,614/yr
Tuition
In‑state$19,800
Out‑of‑state$19,800
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 30

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

#8

King University

Bristol, TN 92.1 miles from Sevierville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,831
Avg net price $22,347/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Engineering Wages Near Sevierville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Civil Engineer $95,910
Electrical Engineer $104,450
Mechanical Engineer $99,550
Chemical Engineer N/A
Aerospace Engineer $128,510
Biomedical Engineer $106,470
Environmental Engineer $97,190
Architectural and Engineering Manager $161,430

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.

Sevierville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,105 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,106 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Engineering-related employment in Sevier County 133 workers, 37 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Sevierville, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Sevierville. The closest is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville in Knoxville, TN (20.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pellissippi State Community College (33.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Tennessee?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Tennessee are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($161,430), Aerospace Engineer ($128,510), Biomedical Engineer ($106,470). Wages for Sevierville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Knoxville instead of Sevierville?

Knoxville, TN is 22.1 miles from Sevierville 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.

Is Sevierville an affordable place to study engineering?

Sevierville’s median household income of $55,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sevierville 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 Sevierville

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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