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 chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Auburn. This makes it the #57 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at Auburn is $82,217. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Auburn paid an average of $1,338 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $446 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 93 students earned a bachelor's degree in chem eng from Auburn. About 48% of these graduates were women and the other 52% were men.
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, 82% 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 chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Auburn chem eng bachelor’s degree program are not available 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, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in chem eng from Auburn. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng 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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