Auburn University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Auburn University at a glance

• 26,816

  students enrolled

• 8,130

  degrees and certificates a year

• 82%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $24,323

  average net price a year

  Tuition $10,704 in state, $32,112 out of state

• $54,629

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $65,337

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  92% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Auburn University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lee County, where the college is.

• 48

  open professional jobs

• 9

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 3.4%

  unemployment in Lee County

  2026-09 · up 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $61,123

  median household income

  Lee County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering, biological sciences, which lead to finance (3 open), sales (3 open), operations (9 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (5 open).

Hiring most: Terracon Consultants (5), Auburn University (3), Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology (3), IES Holdings (3), Better Hire (2), Builders FirstSource (2), General Electric (2), Poolemerica Enterprises (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (13), Operations (9), Human Resources (5), Clinical (3), Finance (3), Sales (3). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Central, Region 5 Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Auburn University?

Auburn University enrolls about 26,816 students and is a public 4-year institution in Auburn, Alabama. It awards about 8,130 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Auburn University?

82% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Auburn University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $54,629 six years after entry and $65,337 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Auburn University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Auburn University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Auburn University?

48 open professional jobs are listed in Lee County, 9 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Terracon Consultants has the most openings.