by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/general-engineering-technology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general engineering technology graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find where general engineering technology graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose general engineering technology graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Pellissippi State Community College, our #1 for general engineering technology graduate salaries in Tennessee. Located in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a public institution. General Engineering Technology graduates of Pellissippi State Community College earn a median of about $59,287 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Jackson State Community College earned it the #2 place for general engineering technology. Jackson State Community College is a public school located in the city of Jackson. Students who complete the general engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,123.
Chattanooga State Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general engineering technology schools. Chattanooga State Community College is a public school located in the city of Chattanooga. Early-career general engineering technology graduates from Chattanooga State Community College make a median of around $70,616 per year.
University Of Memphis produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general engineering technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a public institution. General Engineering Technology graduates of University Of Memphis earn a median of about $78,885 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes Tennessee Technological University one of the highest-paying schools for general engineering technology. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University is a public institution. After graduating, general engineering technology degree recipients from Tennessee Technological University typically earn about $78,409 annually.
Middle Tennessee State University came in at #6 for general engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution. Early-career general engineering technology graduates from Middle Tennessee State University make a median of around $69,580 per year.
East Tennessee State University came in at #7 for general engineering technology graduate earnings this year. East Tennessee State University is a public school located in the city of Johnson City. Students who complete the general engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,958.
Austin Peay State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general engineering technology schools. Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public institution. After graduating, general engineering technology degree recipients from Austin Peay State University typically earn about $62,089 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their general engineering technology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 8 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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