Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama · Public · 26,816 undergraduates
Of 86 programs with reported earnings, 85 leave graduates out-earning a typical Alabama high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 161 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,681 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,627 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,558 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,808 |
| $110k and up | $29,547 |
| All families (average) | $24,323 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $80,323 | +$48,119 | clears the bar | $20,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $83,053 | +$50,849 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $84,352 | +$52,148 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $154,831 | +$122,627 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $74,702 | +$42,498 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $93,246 | +$61,042 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $73,228 | +$41,024 | clears the bar | $20,449 | 0.5 yrs |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $52,063 | +$19,859 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,633 | +$18,429 | clears the bar | $19,085 | 1 yr |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $91,087 | +$58,883 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $136,294 | +$104,090 | clears the bar | $136,167 | 1.3 yrs |
| Architectural Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $97,759 | +$65,555 | clears the bar | $21,375 | 0.3 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $61,609 | +$29,405 | clears the bar | $25,125 | 0.9 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $86,222 | +$54,018 | clears the bar | $21,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $56,636 | +$24,432 | clears the bar | $18,625 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 86 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 12% of students receive Pell grants · 82% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.