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
60%
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
304
10-19
779
20-29
905
30-39
458
40-49
242
50-99
310
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:
95%
First-year retention rate
60%
4-year grad rate
82%
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
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
199
241
283
325
367
409
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Animal Sciences, General 84
- Agricultural Economics 50
- Agriculture, General 14
- Agriculture, General 14
- AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 14
- Horticultural Science 13
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism 11
- Poultry Science 10
- Agronomy and Crop Science 6
- Aquaculture 6
- Agriculture, General 5
- Agriculture, General 5
- AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 5
- Food Science 3
- Agricultural Business Technology/Technician 2
Architecture And Related Services
- Architecture 62
- Environmental Design/Architecture 38
- Interior Architecture 15
- Landscape Architecture 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences, General 297
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 202
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 27
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 24
- Genetics, General 17
- Neuroscience 12
- Biotechnology 11
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 10
- Neuroscience 2
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 2
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 1
- Zoology/Animal Biology 0
Business
- Business Administration and Management, General 409
- Finance, General 326
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 303
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 194
- Accounting 156
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 71
- Management Science 67
- Finance, General 13
- Business Administration and Management, General 8
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
- Management Science 2
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 1
- Accounting 1
Communication
- Public Relations/Image Management 110
- Communication and Media Studies, Other 67
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 45
- Journalism 44
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 143
- Computer Science 45
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 72
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 49
- Special Education and Teaching, Other 45
- Social Science Teacher Education 24
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 15
- Music Teacher Education 12
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 7
- Mathematics Teacher Education 7
- Technical Teacher Education 5
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
- Foreign Language Teacher Education 1
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 197
- Architectural Engineering 160
- Civil Engineering, General 115
- Industrial Engineering 97
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 94
- Chemical Engineering 76
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 66
- Computer Software Engineering 62
- Biological/Biosystems Engineering 38
- Computer Engineering, General 23
- Materials Engineering 11
- Engineering, Other 6
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 31
- English Language and Literature, General 15
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 97
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other 86
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other 17
- Family and Community Services 7
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 1
- Family and Community Services 1
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 22
- French Language and Literature 6
- German Language and Literature 4
- Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 234
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 71
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 40
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 7
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 5
- Public Health, General 0
- Pharmaceutical Sciences 0
History
- History, General 32
- History, General 24
Legal Professions And Studies
- Legal Studies 66
- Non-Professional Legal Studies 66
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 66
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 10
Mathematics And Statistics
- Applied Mathematics, General 14
- Mathematics, General 10
- Mathematics, General 8
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition Sciences 43
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 32
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 32
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 32
- Nutrition Sciences 1
- Geography and Environmental Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 37
- Environmental/Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism 29
- Forest Sciences and Biology 26
- Environmental Science 18
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 14
- Forestry, Other 4
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 6
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 18
- Physics, General 13
- Geology/Earth Science, General 7
- Geology/Earth Science, General 6
- Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
- Psychology, General 212
- Psychology, General 6
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 27
- Public Administration 7
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 78
- Economics, General 35
- Sociology, General 19
- Anthropology, General 8
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 8
- Sociology, General 5
- Geography 2
- Anthropology, General 1
- Criminology 0
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 88
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 65
Visual And Performing Arts
- Design and Visual Communications, General 45
- Industrial and Product Design 44
- Interior Design 44
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 23
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 15
- Music, General 12
- Music, General 9
- Design and Applied Arts, Other 0
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