by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Auburn University Graduate School, such as what degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
In College Factual’s 2026 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., Auburn University landed the #89 spot out of the 4,630 schools analyzed for this list.This rank is quite an honor since it puts the school in the Top 10% of the country for overall quality.Auburn received this year’s Best Master’s Schools badge for its high ranking.Auburn also ranked #1 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and Auburn took the #89 spot on the list.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Alabama, Auburn came in at #1.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, Auburn took the #89 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Auburn took the #1 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Alabama.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Auburn came in at #89. In addition, Auburn took the #1 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Alabama.
For the last year in which we have data, 6,238 graduate students decided that Auburn University was the best place for them.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
Women make up 52.7% of the total graduate student body at Auburn while men make up 47.3%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 16.9% of the graduate student population at Auburn.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 21.0% of graduate students hail from another country.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at Auburn who borrowed carries a median debt of $22,803.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from Auburn is $94,676.
Doctoral degree recipients from Auburn earn an average early-career salary of $82,416.
After earning their professional degree from Auburn, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $131,029.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Auburn with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $145,621 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $139,069 |
| Veterinary Medicine. | $120,989 |
| Management Information Systems | $117,240 |
| Nursing | $113,998 |
| Architectural Engineering | $109,639 |
| Real Estate Development | $108,864 |
| Accounting | $96,671 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,863 |
| General Psychology | $89,669 |
Auburn University is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama.The city atmosphere of Auburn makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options. Get more details about the location of Auburn University.
Contact details for Auburn are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Phone: | 334-844-4000 |
| Website: | www.auburn.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/auburnu |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/auburnu |
38.1% of the graduate students at Auburn took at least one online course.For that same period, 29.6% of grad students took all of their classes online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 4 | — |
| Architectural Engineering | 62 | — |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 10 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 39 | — |
| Child Development & Family Studies | 1 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | — |
| Data Analytics. | 5 | — |
| Economics | 6 | — |
| Educational Administration | 21 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 3 | — |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 3 | — |
| Forestry | 8 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 11 | — |
| Information Technology | 19 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 3 | — |
| Management Information Systems | 17 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 65 | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 1 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 19 | — |
| Nursing | 7 | — |
| Other Family & Human Sciences | 1 | — |
| Plant Sciences | 1 | — |
| Public Administration | 14 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 20 | — |
| Special Education | 5 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 16 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 8 | — |
| Writing Studies | 2 | — |
Only the programs in which a professional degree was awarded are shown here.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 9 | — |
| Nursing | 4 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 121 | $139,069 |
| Veterinary Medicine. | 123 | $120,989 |
Listed here are the programs in which Auburn University awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 41 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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