Auburn University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Auburn University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
21:1
Student to faculty ratio
33
Average class size
57%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Auburn has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 21:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
20-29
2-9
299
10-19
736
20-29
830
30-39
441
40-49
217
50-99
271
100+
200
Honors Programs
Auburn University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Auburn's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Auburn University:
93%
First-year retention rate
57%
4-year grad rate
79%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $42,000. This is less than the national average of $48,300.
$42,000
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Auburn University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mechanical Engineering
216.6
242.28
267.96
293.64
319.32
345
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Animal Sciences, General 82
- Agricultural Economics 38
- AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 30
- Agriculture, General 30
- Agriculture, General 30
- Poultry Science 18
- Horticultural Science 17
- Agronomy and Crop Science 9
- Aquaculture 7
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism 7
- AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 4
- Agriculture, General 4
- Agriculture, General 4
- Agricultural Business Technology/Technician 3
- Food Science 3
- Plant Sciences, Other 0
Architecture And Related Services
- Architecture 62
- Environmental Design/Architecture 27
- Interior Architecture 13
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences, General 273
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 201
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 42
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 41
- Neuroscience 22
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 11
- Genetics, General 3
- Biotechnology 2
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 1
- Neuroscience 1
Business
- Business Administration and Management, General 345
- Finance, General 298
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 246
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 187
- Accounting 132
- Management Science 84
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 40
- Finance, General 15
- Business Administration and Management, General 8
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 5
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
- Management Science 2
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
- Business/Managerial Economics 0
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
Communication
- Public Relations/Image Management 114
- Communication and Media Studies, Other 87
- Journalism 50
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 45
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 144
- Computer Science 71
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education
- Special Education and Teaching, Other 79
- Elementary Education and Teaching 65
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 53
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 20
- Social Science Teacher Education 15
- Music Teacher Education 7
- Mathematics Teacher Education 5
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 5
- Technical Teacher Education 4
- Foreign Language Teacher Education 1
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 238
- Architectural Engineering 138
- Civil Engineering, General 120
- Industrial Engineering 96
- Chemical Engineering 93
- Computer Software Engineering 81
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 77
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 71
- Biological/Biosystems Engineering 40
- Computer Engineering, General 31
- Materials Engineering 19
- Engineering, Other 7
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 39
- English Language and Literature, General 23
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 94
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other 81
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other 32
- Family and Community Services 1
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 19
- French Language and Literature 4
- German Language and Literature 3
- Spanish Language and Literature 2
- German Language and Literature 1
- French Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 215
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 71
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 43
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 10
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 10
History
- History, General 26
- History, General 16
Legal Professions And Studies
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 32
- Non-Professional Legal Studies 32
- Legal Studies 32
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 1
Mathematics And Statistics
- Applied Mathematics, General 25
- Mathematics, General 8
- Mathematics, General 6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition Sciences 38
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 29
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 29
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 29
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 35
- Environmental/Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism 24
- Forest Sciences and Biology 22
- Environmental Science 13
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 11
- Forestry, Other 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 6
- Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 28
- Geology/Earth Science, General 14
- Physics, General 14
- Geology/Earth Science, General 4
- Chemistry, General 1
- Physics, General 1
Psychology
- Psychology, General 156
- Psychology, General 3
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 28
- Public Administration 16
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 114
- Economics, General 40
- Sociology, General 14
- Anthropology, General 5
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 5
- Sociology, General 3
- Criminology 1
- Economics, General 1
- Political Science and Government, General 1
- Geography 0
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 79
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 41
Visual And Performing Arts
- Industrial and Product Design 47
- Interior Design 47
- Design and Visual Communications, General 41
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 22
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 15
- Music, General 10
- Music, General 6
- Design and Applied Arts, Other 3
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