Tennessee Tech emphasizes practical application and hands-on learning, and produces ready to work graduates across many sought-after disciplines. The university offers comprehensive careers services and has connections with many employers across the state of Tennessee.
The Center for Career Development is the university’s centralized career planning and student recruitment center, providing the following services to connect students and alumni with employers, and ensuring a successful transition from college to career:
The Cooperative Education Program (Co-ops) is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting.
Co-op placements are paid and credit bearing. They can be full time placements for up to 12 months, or can be taken alongside regular study or during the summer semester break.
In 2024, the average hourly wage for co-ops for Tennessee Tech students across all subject fields and degree levels was $24 per hour.
Co-ops and internships are a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in the professional field you are considering as a career path.
As an international student on an F-1 visa, once you’ve gained your degree, you’ll have the chance to undertake Optional Practical Training (OPT), which is paid employment to gain experience in your chosen field. Our Center for Career Development will be on hand to help you identify and successfully apply for suitable positions.
Many of the STEM subject disciplines at Tennessee Tech are in growth areas with strong demand for graduates among local and national employers.
Tennessee is a growing hub for industry, and Tennessee Tech benefits from its proximity to major employers in the automotive, healthcare, logistics, and technology sectors.
Students can take advantage of internship and employment opportunities with many international companies with major operations or headquarters in the state.
Below are some major employers where Tech students have found work placements or employment upon graduation:
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