All Auburn University majors by area
- Science & Math · 23
- Engineering · 15
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Business & Finance · 11
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | $60,671 | $83,741 | $19,000 |
| Biology | $22,132 | $83,053 | $23,750 |
| Forestry | $51,421 | $64,704 | $20,500 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $45,588 | $63,298 | $27,000 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $28,748 | $54,449 | $25,740 |
| Animal Sciences | $34,980 | $53,117 | $21,625 |
| Plant Sciences | $39,024 | $52,104 | $20,500 |
| Physiology | $29,884 | $52,063 | $24,250 |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | $40,076 | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Public Services | — | — | — |
| Agriculture | $41,682 | — | $17,625 |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | $16,182 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Genetics | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | $22,164 |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $80,067 | $110,927 | $22,125 |
| Chemical Engineering | $82,217 | $106,726 | $23,104 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $68,607 | $102,756 | $20,458 |
| Electrical Engineering | $78,680 | $99,799 | $25,125 |
| Industrial Engineering | $71,063 | $99,441 | $23,250 |
| Architectural Engineering | $77,115 | $97,759 | $22,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $74,005 | $93,246 | $24,514 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,291 | $79,778 | $23,375 |
| Biological / Biosystems Engineering | $59,050 | $74,411 | $25,747 |
| Architecture | $53,146 | $72,420 | $28,000 |
| Interior Architecture | — | $69,657 | — |
| Environmental Design | $44,929 | $62,697 | $25,375 |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | — | — | — |
| Polymer / Plastics Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $60,381 | $86,222 | $23,250 |
| Finance | $55,875 | $84,352 | $20,500 |
| Business Administration | $56,948 | $80,323 | $22,250 |
| International Business | — | $80,076 | — |
| Marketing | $45,460 | $74,702 | $20,500 |
| Economics | — | $72,617 | — |
| Agricultural Business | $50,936 | $68,658 | $21,875 |
| Hospitality Management | $40,664 | $63,419 | $24,500 |
| Human Resources | — | $59,202 | — |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | $64,841 | — | $23,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $68,939 | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $39,414 | $55,331 | $23,000 |
| History | $30,458 | $46,133 | $22,500 |
| English | $33,213 | $44,158 | $25,000 |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Administration | $45,291 | $74,392 | $25,750 |
| Nursing | $67,120 | $73,228 | $20,449 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | $64,370 | — |
| Nutrition Science | $22,149 | $56,579 | $26,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $55,508 | $19,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $46,585 | $61,609 | $26,000 |
| Music | — | $49,555 | — |
| Theatre | $20,899 | $39,566 | $23,141 |
| Studio Art | — | $31,025 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $41,458 | $67,413 | $23,250 |
| Communications | $35,929 | $56,636 | $20,675 |
| Journalism | $38,357 | $44,704 | $20,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $42,774 | $55,544 | $22,250 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,878 | $49,258 | $22,250 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $44,897 | $48,474 | $23,600 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $72,440 | $91,087 | $25,000 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $35,856 | — | $21,875 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Auburn University students earn a median $65,337 ten years after starting college, more than 100% of Alabama colleges we cover. 82% graduate within six years.
Auburn University majors questions
How many majors does Auburn University offer?
Auburn University offers 86 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at Auburn University?
Computer Engineering graduates from Auburn University earn a median $110,927 four years after graduating, the highest of the 56 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $22,125.
Which Auburn University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $31,025 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Auburn University overview