Physics at Auburn University
Every physics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the physics program at Auburn University stacks up to those at other schools.Auburn is located in Auburn, Alabama and approximately 30,737 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physics section at the bottom of this page.
Auburn Physics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physics
- Master’s Degree in Physics
Auburn Physics Rankings
There were 6 students who received their doctoral degrees in physics, making the school the #97 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics Student Demographics at Auburn
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Auburn University.
Auburn Physics Master’s Program
Of the students who received a physics master's degree from Auburn, 100% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in physics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Physics
The following physics concentations are available at Auburn University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Auburn University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 11 |
Related Majors
Careers That Physics Grads May Go Into
A degree in physics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for AL, the home state for Auburn University.
| Occupation | Jobs in AL | Average Salary in AL |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 16,270 | $51,180 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 170 | $112,140 |
| Physicists | 160 | $133,930 |
| Physics Postsecondary Professors | 140 | $85,990 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Robert S. Donovan under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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