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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville has been named one of Tennesseeโs top three employers for 2025, ranking third among 80 companies. This recognition by Forbes is based on employee feedback and reflects a notable improvement from the previous year. With over 8,400 staff members, UT offers a comprehensive benefits package, enhancing its reputation as a significant employer in the state. Additionally, UT has received accolades for supporting new graduates and was recently included in Forbesโ list of America’s Dream Employers.
Tennessee has recognized the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT) as one of its top three employers for 2025, according to the latest ranking published by Forbes on August 21, 2024. UT secured a solid third place among 80 competing companies in the state, reflecting a commendable improvement of four positions from its rank last year.
The annual recognition by Forbes is based on a detailed survey conducted in collaboration with Statista, which involved feedback from over 160,000 employees working at companies with at least 500 employees. Participants rated their employers based on a variety of factors including workplace culture, benefits, and overall satisfaction. The data collected over the past three years gave more weight to the most recent feedback, ensuring the rankings reflect current employee sentiments.
As of now, UT employs 8,406 individuals, consisting of 2,315 faculty members and 6,091 staff. The university is not just a significant teaching institution but also a major employer in the state, impacting communities across Tennessee. The comprehensive benefits package offered to employees includes health and retirement plans, employee tuition waivers, and discounted tuition for eligible staff members and their families at state colleges and universities. Additional resources available to employees include a university-affiliated medical center, an early learning center for children, a veterinary medical center, and a lush botanical garden.
In recent years, UT’s prominence as an employer has been further highlighted. In May 2024, the university was recognized by Forbes as one of the best employers for new graduates for the fifth consecutive year. This distinction reflects UTโs commitment to supporting early career professionals as they transition from education to the workforce. Furthermore, in November 2024, UT made it to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Dream Employers, enhancing its reputation as a preferred workplace in the nation.
At the top of the Tennessee employers list, ahead of UT, were tech giants Apple and Google, indicating the high competition among various industries within the state. The recognition from Forbes demonstrates that UT’s efforts to create a favorable work environment resonate well with its employees and contribute significantly to its longstanding presence in annual rankings since Forbes began evaluating employers in 2019.
For those interested in exploring the full list of rankings, it is available on the Forbes website. This yearly analysis serves to inform prospective employees about the best employers by state, reflecting a commitment to workplace excellence and employee satisfaction.
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