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

Analyzed in dataset

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 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 Compare across schools →	80	$55,875/yr	Very High	15.6x
Nursing Compare across schools →	79	$67,120/yr	High	13.2x
Accounting 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 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 Compare across schools →	72	$68,607/yr	High	18.1x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →	70	$68,291/yr	High	15.3x
Management Science 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 Compare across schools →	64	$50,936/yr	High	11.5x
Biological 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 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 Compare across schools →	54	$46,585/yr	High	10.7x
Hospitality 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 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 Compare across schools →	43	$22,132/yr	High	14.7x
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 Compare across schools →	35	$41,682/yr	High	7.3x
English Compare across schools →	35	$33,213/yr	Very High	9.1x
Air Transportation Compare across schools →	33	$35,856/yr	Moderate	6.2x
Psychology 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 Compare across schools →	27	$29,884/yr	High	5.0x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →	23	$20,899/yr	Moderate	3.2x