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Outcomes for Doctorates † (SED, 2000–2004)
Outcomes for 2000–2004 Sociology doctorate recipients from Auburn University Main Campus
	Sociology
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	7.3*
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	75%*
Negotiating with specific organizations	2%*
Still seeking	23%*
→ More about graduate student outcomes, Sociology (Interdepartmental Program), Auburn University Main Campus
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.
	Sociology
Median tuition remission	69%*
→ More about expenses and financial support for graduate students, Sociology (Interdepartmental Program), Auburn University Main Campus
Graduate Students in the Program (GSPD, 2005)
Total
Total	21
Enrollment Status
Full time	71%
Part time	29%
Sex
Men	33%
Women	67%
Citizenship
US citizens / permanent residents	90%
Temporary visa holders	10%
→ More about graduate students, Sociology (Interdepartmental Program), Auburn University Main Campus
Graduate Degrees † (IPEDS, 2001–2005)
2001–2005 Sociology degrees from Auburn University Main Campus
	Auburn University Main Campus: Sociology
Master's degrees
Sociology master's degrees	38
Doctoral degrees
Sociology doctoral degrees	0
→ More about graduate degrees and specialties, Sociology (Interdepartmental Program), 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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