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.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Auburn University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #43 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at Auburn University.
The materials engineering program at Auburn awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 59% of these degrees went to men with the other 41% going to 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, 65% 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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The materials engineering program at Auburn awarded 9 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 78% of these degrees went to men with the other 22% going to 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 285 |
| Architectural Engineering | 231 |
| Industrial Engineering | 178 |
| Computer Engineering | 171 |
| Civil Engineering | 152 |
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