by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at Auburn University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Auburn University highly for physical sciences, ranked #93 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 93 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Alabama | 1 of 7 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 of 110 |
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at Auburn University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
The physical sciences field at Auburn University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 32 |
| Physics | 32 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 25 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Auburn University handed out 22 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Auburn University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 31 |
Among recent graduates, 68% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Auburn University are White. About 59% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Auburn University handed out 22 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Auburn University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
Among recent graduates, 55% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Auburn University were White. Roughly 45% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Auburn University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 45 |