by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Auburn ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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Auburn was ranked #42 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for me majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 238 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 252 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in me from Auburn. This makes it the #84 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at Auburn is $74,005. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, me students borrow a median amount of $69,033 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Auburn is $749 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Auburn was $1,338 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $446 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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Of the 238 me students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Auburn, about 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 182 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Auburn does not offer an online option for its me bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Auburn Online Learning page.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from Auburn make a median salary of $94,863 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 me majors earned their master's degree from Auburn. Of these graduates, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering | 240 |
| Computer Engineering | 165 |
| Civil Engineering | 164 |
| Industrial Engineering | 158 |
| Chemical Engineering | 111 |
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