Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 80.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 79.2%
- Retention Rate
- 93.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $65,337
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 21:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 72.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $223/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $119,954 | $136,167 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $114,892 | $41,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $93,520 | $46,567 |
| Veterinary Medicine. | Doctoral | $79,110 | $157,515 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $75,204 | |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,576 | $22,604 |
| Engineering, Other. | Bachelor | $74,157 | |
| Real Estate Development. | Master | $70,456 | |
| Architectural Engineering. | Master | $70,456 | |
| Industrial Engineering. | Master | $70,009 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,778 | $23,250 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $67,660 | |
| Psychology, General. | Doctoral | $67,660 | |
| Architectural Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,240 | $21,375 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $65,753 | $22,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Auburn graduates earn a median of $65,337 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 32% with typical debt loads of $21,000. Monthly loan payments of $223 represent about 4% of post-graduation income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's 96.4% employment rate reflects strong career services and the value employers place on Auburn's engineering, business, and agriculture programs. Many graduates enter high-demand fields like aerospace engineering, veterinary medicine, and technology, with notable alumni including Apple CEO Tim Cook demonstrating the school's reach into major corporations. Auburn delivers a strong return on investment through solid earnings potential and reasonable debt levels.