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Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Auburn University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 230 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Auburn University.

Online & Distance Learning at Auburn University

Distance learning is available at Auburn University. Of 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Auburn University

Use these rankings to compare Auburn University’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#1 of 7
Best Value	Alabama	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 70
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#62 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#84 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#267 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#1 of 7
Best Value	Alabama	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 70
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#62 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#84 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#267 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Auburn University

Those who finish Auburn University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$67,127
2 years	$68,778
3 years	$77,684
4 years	$83,548
5 years	$91,940

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Auburn University take home a median $83,548, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Auburn University stands at $24,514.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Auburn University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Auburn University are 14% women (32) and 86% men (198).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Auburn University

Of the 197 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Auburn University, 14% were women (27) and 86% were men (170).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	165
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	5
Asian	8
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	5

Minority students account for 14% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Auburn University

Among the 24 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at Auburn University, 12% were women (3) and 88% were men (21).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Auburn University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	8

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 4% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Auburn University, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Auburn University

Of the 9 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at Auburn University, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Auburn University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	6

Minority students account for 11% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Auburn University, below the national average of 13%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Auburn University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Auburn University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	230

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Auburn University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.