by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Auburn University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Auburn University among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, placing at #76 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 76 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Alabama | 1 of 7 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 of 69 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in mechanical engineering at Auburn University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 197 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Auburn University handed out 197 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Auburn University is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Auburn University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $83,548 a year. This is higher than $71,277, the median for all majors at Auburn University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Auburn University, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $24,514 in student loans. This is above $22,803, the typical median for all majors at Auburn University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $33,048 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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Among recent graduates, 86% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Auburn University were White. Roughly 84% of graduates 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 165 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Auburn University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 9 |
