by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Auburn University stacks up against peers offering physical sciences.
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Auburn University is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #50 out of 532 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Auburn University awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
To complete a bachelor’s at Auburn University, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,591 in student loans. This is below $22,803, the typical median for all majors at Auburn University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $33,048 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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Among recent graduates, 64% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Auburn University are White. About 69% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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 |
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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physical sciences majors at Auburn University.
The physical sciences program at Auburn University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 32 |
| Physics | 32 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |