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, and more. We've also included details on how Auburn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in materials engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from Auburn. This makes it the #40 most popular school for materials engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in materials engineering in 2022, making the school the #43 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. 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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For the most recent academic year available, 68% of materials engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% 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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Auburn does not offer an online option for its materials 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, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in materials engineering from Auburn. About 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 268 |
| Architectural Engineering | 240 |
| Computer Engineering | 165 |
| Civil Engineering | 164 |
| Industrial Engineering | 158 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.