The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Reviews

  • 129 Reviews
  • Knoxville (TN)
  • Annual Tuition: $31,664
92% of 129 students said this degree improved their career prospects
88% of 129 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Stephanie Jacobs Luntz
  • Reviewed: 6/16/2015
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"It's a wonderful insitution of higher learning. While I did not pursue a career in my Bachelor's studies, I was well equiped with the knowledge needed to continue on for an MBA. Furthermore, I would recommend the University of Tennessee to any upcoming graduate. The best characteristic of UT would be leadership. I loved my school so much that I continue to give back to the University as an Alumni Board member in my area."
Sharon C. Smith
  • Reviewed: 6/11/2015
  • Degree: Marketing
"I remember attending orientation and being unsure of a major. I spent the evening reviewing the admissions and course of study information. The description of the marketing and business curriculum peaked my interest so I enrolled in the college of business. I enjoyed the classes and feel like I not only received a wonderful education in the marketing field but I enjoyed the other business classes as well. I have never regretted my choice of major or my time at the University of Tennessee. The Professors and staff at the University were always very welcoming and sincere. They were very approachable and helpful in seeing that the students succeeded with the classwork. I loved being a part of the wonderful tradition and rich history of The University of Tennessee!"
Tiger Lily
  • Reviewed: 5/29/2015
  • Degree: History
"UT was a fun school. Sometimes felt like a little fish in a big pond. The history program was alright. I'd like to have seen more career counseling; then again, if I'd had career counseling I would probably have changed my major. The professors were really great and always available for extra help. The facilities were just alright. The construction NEVER ENDS, and it's almost entirely for athletics, engineering, or more expensive student housing. And what the hell is up with paying a fee every time I want a copy of my transcript? I finally realized I needed to print and scan it instead of sending an original copy to everyone who needs to see it, but damn that must generate a lot of revenue."
Carl Yoder
  • Reviewed: 5/25/2015
  • Degree: Agriculture
"Pros: 1. A graduate assistantship was available. 2. My main professor expected a lot from me. 3. There was an expectation that oral presentations would be given. Cons: 1. My main professor wasn't clear in communication nor helpful enough. 2. Some material didn't feel very useful. 3. Some professors weren't very passionate about their subjects."
Justin
  • Reviewed: 5/20/2015
  • Degree: Political Science
"UT was a great experience, both for the excellent education I received and for the social experiences. The professors genuinely care about the students. The education I received has opened doors for me to do great things. And of course being an SEC school, in the Fall there are football games and a first class tailgating experience. Knoxville is a fun college town and there are plenty of entertainment options. Beyond athletics, there are lots of organizations on campus to be a part of, including Greek life. Overall, the choice to go to UT is one of the best choices you could make. Go Vols!"
Justin Short
  • Reviewed: 3/3/2015
  • Degree: Accounting
"The pros of my doctoral program in Accounting are that it will place me in a well paying faculty position and it provides valuable relationships with the faculty to work on research together. The cons are that financial stipends are low and the workload is overwhelming."
Cassandra Urquhart
  • Reviewed: 1/26/2015
  • Degree: Biology
"My graduate program seems to be in the process of improving, which is really exciting and I'm very interested in seeing the progression over time. That said, there is competition between Professors that seems almost viciously underhanded and passive-egressive at times, which makes for a stressful environment. While our Department Head is dedicated to diversity, we have a Graduate Research Director who is overtly and unapologetically sexist, making it a less than ideal place for some female students. However, my research project is really interesting and should be very helpful to my career. I've also made some really good friends at this school and had opportunities to network with some really interesting people."
Carl Yoder
  • Reviewed: 1/24/2015
  • Degree: Agriculture
"Pros: 1. Classes from one agricultural department transfer to the other agricultural department. 2. Classes are not too difficult. Cons: 1. Financial aid is hard to get. 2. Communication is sometimes unclear."
Andrea Kulhawik
  • Reviewed: 1/8/2015
  • Degree: Veterinary Science
"Veterinary school is extremely expensive, but also very rewarding. The staff and students at UTCVM are what makes especially outstanding. The program is rigorous, time-consuming, and intense, but also interesting and fun at times. I expect I will receive an excellent education to become a good veterinarian after I graduate."
Herb Piercy
  • Reviewed: 12/12/2014
  • Degree: Psychology
"The counseling psychology program offers great training and education with an added emphasis on social justice. There are not a lot of people licensed to do therapy amongst the faculty, so sometimes getting a new training location is difficult to do."
Sam Lookatch
  • Reviewed: 12/8/2014
  • Degree: Psychology
"The clinical training is quality when you can get it. Placements are competitive and some students don't get the experiences they would like during their training. Faculty seems highly disengaged from students. Classes range from terrible and useless to high quality, mostly dependent upon the instructor. The area has it's perks with the mountains nearby and some cool local music and restaurants, however, the cost is often disproportional to the rest of the area. Not a great young professionals scene."
Samantha Bedsole
  • Reviewed: 12/8/2014
  • Degree: Chemical Engineering
"This is a great program with caring professors interested in helping you to achieve your academic and research goals, and pushing you towards bigger and better things than you might imagine for yourself. I am very thankful I came to UT for graduate school."
Niravkumar Patel
  • Reviewed: 11/2/2014
  • Degree: Physics
"Its mostly good. The research is very important aspect of Grad school. Oak Ridge National Lab gives many options for research topics."
Julie SHELTON
  • Reviewed: 10/5/2014
  • Degree: Sociology
"I couldn't be happier with the education and mentorship I've received from the faculty and other students in UT's soc dept."
Claudia Geary
  • Reviewed: 9/29/2014
  • Degree: Nutrition
"A great thing about this program is that we actually get to work on projects that will benefit the local community."
Aaron Rowland
  • Reviewed: 9/18/2014
  • Degree: Sociology
"The graduate student body was very collegial and both fellow grad students and faculty were always supportive and accessible. Opportunities to work with faculty on research and publication are frequent and emphasized as important. This is a very strong program. The one drawback is that the UT system in general has low funding levels and during my time in this program anywhere from 1/3 to 1/2 of the graduate students lacked funding. The department has taken serious steps to remedy this, but within the UT system this will always be an uphill battle. Also, for the last three years or so, this department has maintained a 100% PhD job placement rate!!!"
Brian Canever
  • Reviewed: 8/12/2014
  • Degree: Journalism
"The graduate program for Communication & Information, and specifically Journalism, has the pros and cons that come with being a small department within a very large university. Though the faculty are generally accessible, it is sometimes hard to coordinate meetings because of the different programs and events each are involved with on campus. As well, it is a little more difficult to build an expansive network because of the small number of professors in the program. For instance, for a student such as myself, who is concentrating specifically in sports journalism, there are only three professors in the department who previously worked in the field. This is disappointing considering that UTK has some of the most storied and successful Division 1 athletic programs in the nation. Aside from that, the majority of the classes are focused on theory, despite there being two tracks for students: thesis and professional. The latter is supposed to equip students for working in a journalistic environment post-graduation by providing practical skills desired by large media companies. However, there are only one or two practical classes per semester offered across all four schools in the College of Communications. The professors who you are able to connect with understand this and try to encourage students to take independent studies where they can concentrate on their interests. At the same time, with at least one or two professors, you are able to develop a strong bond because of the intimacy of such a small department. Overall, I enjoy being a graduate student at UTK. However, it would certainly be better if there were more options for students aspiring to a career in professional sports journalism work, and if greater scholarship opportunities were available to working graduate students."
Derek Mullins
  • Reviewed: 7/29/2014
  • Degree: Law
"Pros: +UTK Law has a great financial aid office where they're extremely knowledgeable about the opportunities that they can provide to students (though it can be tough to get any money from the school itself) + Well organized career services center + Knowledgeable faculty + Lack of a cut-throat atmosphere like at most law schools Cons: - Lack of adequate parking, thanks in part to the fact that UTK is an urban campus"
Andrea Kulhawik
  • Reviewed: 7/21/2014
  • Degree: Veterinary Science
"Veterinary school is a highly competitive to get into with only 30 in the nation, and UT offers the friendliest staff and student network, beautiful recently-renovated facilities, and a clean campus in downtown Knoxville that is close to the Smokey Mountains. Medical education is expensive, however, especially for out-of-state students like myself. I will graduate with a huge student-loan debt, but I consider it as an investment in my career as a veterinarian."
Gina Martin
  • Reviewed: 7/7/2014
  • Degree: Accounting
"There are only less than 90 students in the program so students and faculty members get to have a close bond. The university offers career fair for the accounting majors once a year to to allow students the chance to obtain full-time job. The faculty members would also help students to get a job by the time they finish their master degree. However, the program doesn't offer much scholarships."