Employers Value Engineering Majors
Imagine a college that impacts the quality of life around the world. That is what we do at the Herff College of Engineering. We impact our region, our country and our world in a wealth of ways including healthcare improvements, clean drinking water, medical devices, electricity generation/ smart grid technologies, earthquake-safe structures, transportation and logistics, additive manufacturing, and even tissue regeneration. In addition to improving lives around the globe, we also impact the individual lives of our students by preparing them for successful and rewarding careers.
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At Herff college of Engineering, student success is one of top priorities. Investing in their success helps build the future. We provide a pipeline of programs and activities to cultivate our students in systematic ways. We recruit, retain, connect and equip Herff students with the skills and knowledge that will give them the professional edge. We are careful to include our commuter student population who otherwise might not have the opportunity to connect with students who live on campus. It is important that all Herff students find success after life in college!
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Engineering Majors
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
- 68.2% of Biomedical Engineering alum work in TN. The second highest state is California at 3.7%
- The most frequent job title associated with Biomedical Engineering is Quality Engineer.
- The top 5 companies to hire Biomedical Engineers in TN is Smith & Nephew, Stryker, Medtronic, Microport Orthopedics, and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
- The average salary of alumni is $76,949.
- Microsoft Excel is a top skill to have for Biomedical Engineers.
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CIVIL ENGINEERING
- 6.6% of alumni with a Civil Engineering degree are employed in Texas. 3.8% are hired in Arkansas.
- The average salary at US Army Corps of Engineers for alumni is $77,210.
- The State of Tennessee is a top employer for alumni.
- 39% of Civil Engineers at the UofM have an Advanced Degree.
- Related majors are Mining & Mineral Engineering, County, and City Engineer.
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ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING
- 4.3% of our alumni with this degree work in Alabama, Minnesota, and Oklahoma.
- The average salary is $85,633.
- Job titles associated with this major are Electrical Engineer, Software Engineer, Automation Engineer, Client Manager, and Quality Engineer
- The most relevant skills are Java, C++, Leadership, Matlab, and C Programming.
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ENGINEERING TECH
- Top companies that hired alumni with Engineering Technology degrees are FedEx, Smith & Nephew, Medtronic, FedEx Services, Stryker, and the University of Memphis.
- The average 5-year salary is $79,523 for Engineering Technology.
- Top skills for Engineering Technology alumni working in the Education industry are Teaching, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, and Research.
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MECHANICAL
- The average 5-year salary is $85,741.
- Related jobs are Forensic Technician, Mechanical Design Engineer, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, and Product Development Engineer.
- The top companies that hire Mechanical Engineers are Smith & Nephew, Cummins Inc., United States Navy, Boeing, and FedEx.
- The state of Texas has hired the 2nd most 4.9% followed by Florida at 4%.
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Your Degree at Work
Who hires University of Memphis Engineering majors?
Explore below to learn how UofM students put their Engineering degrees to work.
$92,956
Herff College of Engineering Average Salary
20
Average Years of Experience
Top 5 Employers
- Smith & Nephew
- Fedex Services
- Fedex
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)
- Medtronic
Top 5 Industries
- Life Sciences
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and Logistics
- Engineering
Top 5 Job Titles
- Project Manager
- Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Project Engineer
- President
Biomedical Engineering
Average Salary: $84,022
Top Employers:
- Smith & Nephew
- Medtronic
- Stryker
- Microport Orthopedics
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- Charles River Laboratories
- Abbott
- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
- Fedex
- UTHSC College of Pharmacy
Civil Engineering
Average Salary: $90,278
Top Employers:
- US Army Corps of Engineers
- State of Tennessee
- Kimley-Horn
- A2H
- MLGW
- City of Memphis
- Fisher Arnold
- Parsons Corporation
- Professional Service Industries
- Smith Seckman Reid
Computer Engineering
Average Salary: $87,927
Top Employers:
- Fedex Services
- Fedex
- International Paper
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- MLGW
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- AT&T
- Fedex Express
- IBM
- Microsoft
Electrical Engineering
Average Salary: $99,465
Top Employers:
- Fedex Services
- MLGW
- Fedex
- Fedex Express
- AT&T
- ABB
- Boeing
- Eaton
- International Paper
- LSI - Logistical Systems Inc.
Electrical + Computer
Average Salary: $101,017
Top Employers:
- Fedex Services
- MLGW
- Eagleview
- Intel Corporation
- Stryker
- Amazon
- Copart
- Fedex
- Fedex Express
- Mytrah Energy
Engineering Technology
Average Salary: $95,201
Top Employers:
- Fedex Services
- Fedex
- Fedex Express
- Smith & Nephew
- United States Navy
- MLGW
- Autozone
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- ABB
- Amazon
Mechanical Engineering
Average Salary: $91,029
Top Employers:
- Smith & Nephew
- Fedex
- Medtronic
- Fedex Express
- ABB
- Cummins
- Barnhard Crane & Rigging
- Fedex Services
- TK Elevator
- Parker Hannifin
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Shelia Moses
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Associate Dean Engineering
Email: srmoses@memphis.edu
Joji Castillon
Career Specialist - STEM
Email: jcstllon@memphis.edu
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