Herff College of Engineering
Many Herff students land permanent jobs before they graduate. That's because the Herff College of Engineering helps you build a strong résumé while you are in college. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Top 10 university with successful internship programs, the University of Memphis operates with the philosophy of being driven by doing. Herff College of Engineering's Academic Internship Program provides students with the valuable, real-world experience that only hands-on internships provide.
Herff has a national reputation for providing students with relevant engineering work experience through a paid Cooperative Education/Internship Program. Many of our industry partners provide on-site training for Herff student interns because they hope to hire them after graduation.
Who hires University of Memphis Engineering majors?
Explore below to learn how UofM students put their Engineering degrees to work.
Biomedical Engineering
- The average salary of alumni is $74,981.
- The TOP 10 employers of Biomedical Engineering students from the University of Memphis are Abbott, Charles River Laboratories, Fedex, Medtronic, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Microport Orthopedics, Smith & Nephew, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Stryker, UTHSC College of Pharmacy.
- 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 a Biomedical Engineer is Quality Engineer.
- Microsoft Excel, Matlab, Research, Medical Devices, and Leadership are top skills to have for Biomedical Engineers.
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Civil Engineering
- The average salary of alumni is $86,819.
- The TOP 10 employers of Civil Engineering students from the University of Memphis are A2H, City of Memphis, Fisher Arnold, Kimley-Horn, MLGW, Parsons Corporation, Professional Service Industries, Smith Seckman Reid, State of Tennessee, US Army Corps of Engineers.
- 60.9% of alumni with a Civil Engineering degree are employed in Tennessee. The second-highest state Texas at 4.6%.
- The most frequent job title associated with a Civil Engineer is Project Manager.
- Autocad, Construction Management, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, and Engineering are top skills to have for Civil Engineers.
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Electrical & Computer Engineering
- The average salary of alumni is $106,222.
- The TOP 10 employers of Electrical & Computer Engineering students from the University of Memphis are Amazon, Copart, Eagleview, Fedex, Fedex Express, Fedex Services, Intel Corporation, MLGW, Mytrah Energy, Stryker.
- 75% of alumni with an Electrical & Computer Engineering degree are employed in Tennessee. The second-highest state is Georgia at 6.2%
- The most frequent job title associated with an Electrical & Computer Engineer is Automation Engineer.
- Java, C++, Leadership, Matlab, and C Programming are top skills to have for Electrical & Computer Engineers.
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Engineering Technology
- The average salary of alumni is $86,833.
- The TOP 10 employers of Engineering Technology students from the University of Memphis are ABB, Amazon, Autozone, Fedex, Fedex Express, Fedex Services, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, MLGW, Smith & Nephew, United States Navy.
- 60.4% of alumni with a Engineer Technology degree are employed in Tennessee. The second-highest is Mississippi at 6.4%
- The most frequent job title associated with Engineering Technology is Manufacturing Engineer.
- Business Project Management, Engineering, Leadership, and Manufacturing are top skills to have for Engineer Technologist.
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Mechanical
- The average salary of alumni is $83,748.
- The TOP 10 employers of Mechanical Engineering students from the University of Memphis are ABB, Barnhard Crane & Rigging, Cummins, Fedex, Fedex Express, Fedex Services, Medtronic, Parker Hannifin, Smith & Nephew, TK Elevator.
- 60.9% of alumni with a Mechanical Engineer degree are employed in Tennessee. The second-highest is Mississippi at 3.9%
- The most frequent job title associated with Mechanical Engineering is Mechanical Engineer.
- Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Autocad are the top skills to have for Mechanical Engineers.
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Don't Settle. Go Further with Herff's Graduate Degree Programs.
The Herff College of Engineering offers graduate programs at the masters and doctoral levels through its departments of Biomedical, Civil, Electrical and Computer, and Mechanical Engineering.
A Graduate Certificate in Imaging and Signal Processing is available through the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. A Graduate Certificate in Packaging Engineering is available through the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In addition, the Department of Engineering Technology offers a masters program in engineering technology and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Lean Leadership.
Students enrolled in the college at the masters level work toward the Master of Science (MS) degree. The doctoral program of the college leads to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) after successful completion of study and research in one of the following five concentrations: biomedical engineering, civil engineering, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering and engineering physics.
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Graduate Degree Pathways
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Major: Civil Engineering
Agricultural Engineering Concentration, (MS)
Engineering Seismology Concentration, (MS)
Environmental Engineering Concentration, (MS)
Geotechnical Engineering Concentration, (MS)
Structural Engineering Concentration, (MS)
Transportation Engineering Concentration, (MS)
Water Resources Engineering Concentration, (MS)
Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering Concentration, (MS)
Electrical Engineering Concentration, (MS)
Major: Engineering Management
Major: Engineering Technology
Major: Mechanical Engineering
The Herff College of Engineering offers a program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a major in Engineering and concentrations in civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering. In addition, the College offers a course of study leading to a degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a major in Biomedical Engineering through a joint academic program with the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Civil Engineering Concentration
Computer Engineering Concentration
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Top 10 university with successful internship programs, the University of Memphis operates with the philosophy of being driven by doing. Herff College of Engineering's Academic Internship Program provides students with the valuable, real-world experience that only hands-on internships provide.
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Career Readiness Competencies
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) identifies 7 career-readiness competencies that employers value most. Explore those competencies below.
Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization.
Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.
Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.
Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals.
Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.
Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.