Auburn University

Auburn, AL auburn.edu 25,732 students

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

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Earnings

$48,292

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

55/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$12,536

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Auburn University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 12% of students receive Pell Grants; 27% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

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

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Auburn University

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Information Sciences 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 Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	80	$55,875/yr	Very High	15.6x
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	79	$67,120/yr	High	13.2x
Accounting 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 Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	75	$56,948/yr	High	14.3x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 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 Engineering Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Compare across schools →	72	$68,607/yr	High	18.1x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →	70	$68,291/yr	High	15.3x
Management Science 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 Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools →	64	$50,936/yr	High	11.5x
Biological Engineering 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
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 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 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	55	$42,878/yr	High	8.3x
Design Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools →	54	$46,585/yr	High	10.7x
Hospitality Management Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools →	53	$40,664/yr	High	9.6x
Public Relations & Advertising Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 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 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 Biology, General Compare across schools →	43	$22,132/yr	High	14.7x
Geosciences 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 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services 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 Agriculture, General Compare across schools →	35	$41,682/yr	High	7.3x
English 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 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 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools →	27	$29,884/yr	High	5.0x
Theater & Drama Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools →	23	$20,899/yr	Moderate	3.2x