Auburn University

What are the graduation rates for students at Auburn University?

Auburn's reported six-year graduation rate is 82% for the applicable cohort of first-time, full-time degree-seeking undergraduates. Its four-year rate is 61%. The difference matters to students planning a budget: completing in five or six years can add living expenses and, depending on enrollment, additional tuition.

The reported first-to-second-year retention rate is 95%. Retention measures whether students continue at the institution, not whether they ultimately finish. Standard first-time cohort graduation rates also do not describe the experience of every transfer student, part-time student or graduate student. Completion time may vary considerably by major, course sequencing, internships and individual circumstances.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Auburn University?

Federal College Scorecard program figures provide a limited view of earnings roughly one year after completion for covered former students. They are not starting-salary offers, forecasts for a new applicant or measures of what every graduate in a major earns.

Reported one-year median earnings vary substantially by field. Examples include $75,285 for chemical engineering, $56,128 for registered nursing and $52,995 for business administration and management. The corresponding figure for psychology is $22,796. Differences can reflect occupation, location, further study and who is included in the federal earnings records - not just the value of a degree.

One-year results are especially incomplete for fields in which graduates commonly enter graduate school or complete additional professional training. Students comparing programs should consider these figures alongside curriculum, likely occupations, licensure requirements, debt and longer-term outcomes where available.