Engineering at Auburn University
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Auburn University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Auburn University sits in Auburn, AL.
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Studying Online at Auburn University
Many students take online classes at Auburn University. Among 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Auburn University
These rankings give you a sense of how Auburn University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #7 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #101 of 681 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #116 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #525 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #7 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #101 of 681 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #116 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #525 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Auburn University
Students who complete Auburn University’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,249 |
| 2 years | $66,180 |
| 3 years | $75,692 |
| 4 years | $84,955 |
| 5 years | $94,473 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Auburn University take home a median $84,955, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Auburn University stands at $23,300.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Auburn University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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