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Auburn University

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Auburn University's campus is situated in the city of Auburn, Alabama. The university is known for its strong engineering, agriculture, and veterinary programs, fostering a culture of innovation and practical application. A distinctive feature is its Southeastern Conference athletic program, particularly its football games, creating a vibrant and spirited atmosphere. The campus also features a large student center and a thriving Greek life.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$48,292/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

55/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$12,536/yr

Out-of-state: $33,944/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 12% of students receive Pell Grants and 27% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$16,332	$65,328	7.4x
$30K – $48K	$17,633	$70,532	6.8x
$48K – $75K	$21,834	$87,336	5.5x
$75K – $110K	$26,957	$107,828	4.5x
$110K+	$29,310	$117,240	4.1x
Sticker price (no aid)	$12,536	$50,144	9.6x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Auburn University

47 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	86	$72,440/yr	Very High	19.8x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	83	$80,067/yr	Very High	18.7x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	80	$55,875/yr	Very High	15.6x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	79	$67,120/yr	High	13.2x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	79	$60,381/yr	Very High	14.9x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	75	$82,217/yr	High	20.5x
Business Administration Compare across schools	75	$56,948/yr	High	14.3x
Electrical Compare across schools	73	$78,680/yr	Very High	17.8x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	73	$74,005/yr	Very High	17.3x
Architectural Engineering Compare across schools	72	$77,115/yr	High	18.9x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	72	$71,063/yr	High	18.2x
Aerospace Compare across schools	72	$68,607/yr	High	18.1x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	70	$68,291/yr	High	15.3x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	70	$64,841/yr	Very High	11.9x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	70	$45,291/yr	High	13.1x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	64	$50,936/yr	High	11.5x
Biological/Biosystems Engineering Compare across schools	63	$59,050/yr	High	14.0x
Marketing Compare across schools	62	$45,460/yr	Very High	12.5x
Architecture Compare across schools	61	$53,146/yr	High	14.0x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	61	$44,897/yr	High	9.4x
Applied Mathematics Compare across schools	57	$60,671/yr	Very High	11.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	55	$42,878/yr	High	8.3x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	54	$46,585/yr	High	10.7x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	53	$40,664/yr	High	9.6x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	52	$41,458/yr	High	9.7x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools	52	$37,329/yr	High	11.5x
Forestry Compare across schools	50	$51,421/yr	Moderate	11.0x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	49	$32,228/yr	Very High	11.7x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools	47	$39,024/yr	High	10.5x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	47	$34,980/yr	High	12.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	46	$35,929/yr	High	11.5x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	44	$42,774/yr	High	9.1x
Environmental Design Compare across schools	43	$44,929/yr	High	8.0x
Biology, General Compare across schools	43	$22,132/yr	High	14.7x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	42	$45,588/yr	High	8.1x
Journalism Compare across schools	39	$38,357/yr	Very High	9.3x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	38	$30,502/yr	High	7.8x
History Compare across schools	38	$30,458/yr	High	8.5x
Sociology Compare across schools	37	$35,378/yr	High	6.1x
Agriculture, General Compare across schools	35	$41,682/yr	High	7.3x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	35	$33,213/yr	Very High	9.1x
Air Transportation Compare across schools	33	$35,856/yr	Moderate	6.2x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	33	$27,606/yr	High	8.6x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools	31	$22,149/yr	High	10.6x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools	28	$28,748/yr	High	9.5x
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools	27	$29,884/yr	High	5.0x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	23	$20,899/yr	Moderate	3.2x

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