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Outcomes for Doctorates † (SED, 2000–2004)
Outcomes for 2000–2004 Agricultural Economics doctorate recipients from Auburn University Main Campus
	Agricultural Economics	Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Time to Degree ?
A short time to degree can mean lower expenses for you and less time away from employment.
Median years required to complete a doctorate	5.6*	4.2
Employment Status at Graduation ?
High placement rates may mean that a department does a good job of helping students find jobs or that its graduates are perceived as more employable.
Job / contract / definite commitment	72%*	56%
Negotiating with specific organizations	4%*	12%*
Still seeking	24%*	32%
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Tuition and Other Expenses at the Institution (IPEDS, 2005)
Tuition and other expenses at Auburn University Main Campus.
	Auburn University Main Campus
Graduate Tuition and Fees, Out-of-State Students ?
State-funded universities often charge lower rates for students who are considered residents of the state. If you are from out of state, it may take some time to become a resident. Check with the institution about residency requirements.
Full-time students: Tuition ?	$14,400
Many students do not pay full tuition. See the information on tuition remission.
Full-time students: Fees ?	$398
The fixed sum charged to students for items not covered by tuition and required of such a large proportion of all students that the student who does NOT pay the charge is an exception
Part-time students: Cost per credit hour	$597
Graduate Tuition and Fees, In-State Students ?
State-funded universities often charge lower rates for students who are considered residents of the state. If you are from out of state, it may take some time to become a resident. Check with the institution about residency requirements.
Full-time students: Tuition ?	$4,800
Many students do not pay full tuition. See the information on tuition remission.
Full-time students: Fees ?	$398
The fixed sum charged to students for items not covered by tuition and required of such a large proportion of all students that the student who does NOT pay the charge is an exception
Part-time students: Cost per credit hour	$199
Tuition Remission for the Program † (SED, 2000–2004) ?
Students often do not pay the full amount of tuition. For example, teaching and research assistantships often provide for remission of most or all of a graduate student’s tuition. 0% remission means that the student pays full tuition; 100% remission means that the student pays no tuition.
	Agricultural Economics	Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Median tuition remission	71%*	50%
→ More about expenses and financial support for graduate students, Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology, Auburn University Main Campus
Graduate Students in the Program (GSPD, 2005)
Total
Total	38
Enrollment Status
Full time	42%
Part time	58%
Sex
Men	61%
Women	39%
Citizenship
US citizens / permanent residents	61%
Temporary visa holders	39%
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Graduate Degrees † (IPEDS, 2001–2005)
2001–2005 Agricultural Economics degrees from Auburn University Main Campus
	Auburn University Main Campus: Agricultural Economics
Master's degrees
Agricultural Economics master's degrees	19
Doctoral degrees
Agricultural Economics doctoral degrees	0
→ More about graduate degrees and specialties, Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology, Auburn University Main Campus
Contact Information (IPEDS, 2005)
	Auburn University Main Campus
Mail
Address	Auburn University, AL 36849
Phone
General information	(334) 844-4000 ext. 4000
Web
Web site	http://www.auburn.edu
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