A Concentration of Global Talent

The science and technology assets of the Knoxville-Oak Ridge area are a magnet for highly educated scientists, engineers, and technology specialists from around the globe.

• The Oak Ridge Department of Energy Complex employs more than 10,000 scientists, professionals, and technical workers.
• Over 1,000 technology-based companies employ more than 45,000 technical professionals.
• The area is home to more than 3,500 PhD’s.
• The University of Tennessee’s flagship campus in Knoxville enrolls 27,000 students, many of whom are enrolled in the university’s highly rated engineering, logistics, and business programs.
• Enrollment in area colleges and universities totals about 75,000
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