Auburn University Graduate Program Rankings

Auburn University’s Raymond J. Harbert College of Business is ranked 73^rd among national graduate business programs. The Harbert College of Business provides graduate students with a wide variety of graduate programs, including Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, and Information Systems Management.

Auburn University’s Master of Accountancy can be acquired on-campus or online. The program provides students with a critical and competitive skill set in technology, research, and communication, as well as preparation for the Uniform CPA examination. For more details, please visit the following site.

Auburn University’s Business Administration graduate programs are fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. In addition to options for a MS or MBA degree, students are also offered the opportunity to pursue a doctor of philosophy in business with concentrations in Finance, Information Systems, and Management. For details about this unique program, please see the following site.

Auburn University’s Finance Graduate Program targets students seeking a more intense background in the field relative to the general preparation provided by an MBA. Students have the opportunity to complete a joint program where they earn both their MSBA in Finance and MBA in less time. The PhD in Business with Concentration in Finance is geared towards students interested in careers in research and teaching. For more information about Auburn University’s on-campus and online options, please see the following site.

The Department of Information Systems Management offers graduate study leading to the master of science and the doctor of philosophy degrees as well as a joint program leading to both the MSIS and MBA degrees. For more information about these options, please see the following site.

Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is ranked 75^th among national graduate engineering colleges. Auburn University is proud to announce that its Department of Biological/Agricultural Engineering is ranked 16^th nationally; its Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is ranked 34^th nationally; and its Department of Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering is ranked 42^nd nationally.

Biological/Agricultural Engineering

In the Industrial and Systems Engineering Graduate Program, students have multiple degree options, including the unique opportunity to pursue both MISE and MBA degrees as part of a joint program. This program is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in engineering, mathematics, and sciences. The MISE and MS are oriented toward professional practice. Research involvement is the dominant element in the doctoral program.For more information about the program, please visit the following site.

The Aerospace Engineering Graduate Program allows students to pursue careers in the aerospace industry, in government laboratories, and in academia. In addition, PhD students are prepared for careers as research scholars. In keeping with Auburn University’s desire to produce competitive graduates, students also have the opportunity to specialize within the program. For more information, please visit the following site.

Auburn University’s College of Education is ranked 84^th among national graduate education programs. In addition, its Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling has won wide acclaim, earning the status of 24^thin the nation.

The Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling offers graduate educator preparation programs approved by the Alabama State Board of Education. Auburn University’s graduate programs in this field are highly acclaimed by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs, and the American Psychological Association. For a detailed description of each degree, please see the following site.

Auburn University’s College of Sciences and Mathematics presents graduate students with several prestigious programs. For example, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is ranked 88^th nationally; the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering is ranked 91^st nationally; and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is 94^th in the nation.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry maintains a flexible plan of study, allowing students to actively participate along with their major professor and an advisory committee. Students may pursue a MS and/or PhD degree. For more information, please visit the following site.

The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering has designed its programs for students seeking Master of Software Engineering, and Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degrees in computer science and software engineering. The MSwE is a non-thesis alternative, while the MS and PhD tracks are research oriented. For more details, please see the following site.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics caters to students interested in both pure and applied mathematics and statistics. The department regularly offers actuarial science courses offered by both the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society in order to prepare students with the background and material covered in the first actuarial exams. The department works diligently to give its students a strong foundation and competitive edge in their plan of study. For more details, please visit the following site.

Auburn University’s College of Liberal Arts holds many prominent national rankings: the Audiology Program is 45^th, the Department of Communication Disorders is 69^th, and the Department of Political Science is 77^th.

The Audiology Program prepares students for a Doctor of Audiology, a clinical practice degree offered in cooperation with the Auburn University at Montgomery Speech and Hearing Clinic. Graduates are qualified to work in clinical settings and/or teach in clinical programs within academic institutions. For more information regarding this program, please visit the following site.

The Department of Communication Disorders is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Students have the opportunity to pursue either a Master of Science in Communication Disorders or a Master of Communication Disorders, which are differentiated by the requirement of a thesis for the MS. Students are allowed to participate in the design of their own plan of study. Graduates are prepared for a wide variety of careers including the pursuit of a doctoral degree. For more information regarding the Department of Communication Disorders, please visit the following site.

The Department of Political Science offers the Master of Public Administration. The PhD in Public Administration and Public Policy is offered jointly by the Auburn University Department of Political Science and the Auburn University at Montgomery Department of Political Science and Public Administration. MPA graduates are qualified for local and federal government programs. For additional information, please visit the following site.

Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy is ranked 25^th nationally.

Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy offers prospective graduate students with multiple concentrations and degrees within Pharmaceutical Sciences. For a complete list of options, please refer to the following site.

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is ranked 14^th nationally.

Auburn is the seventh oldest college of veterinary medicine in North America, producing more than 6,650 veterinarians and 500 specialists and researchers. The mission of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is to prepare graduate students for public and private practice as well as academic and research-oriented careers. For more information about the mission and history of the College, please visit their website. For a complete schedule of required courses, please refer to the following site.