by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Auburn ranks in comparison to other schools with aerospace engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Auburn. This makes it the #44 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Aerospace Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Auburn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,607 a year. This is less than $72,409, which is the national median of all aerospace engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $93,209 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $41,474 for all aerospace engineering majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Auburn paid an average of $1,338 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 77 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering from Auburn in 2021-2022, 90% were men and 10% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% 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 bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Auburn does not offer an online option for its aerospace engineering 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in aerospace engineering from Auburn. About 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 268 |
| Architectural Engineering | 240 |
| Computer Engineering | 165 |
| Civil Engineering | 164 |
| Industrial Engineering | 158 |
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