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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 157 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Appalachian State. This makes it the #286 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $177 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of biological & biomedical sciences master's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Appalachian State University.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 169 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 119 |
| Physical Sciences | 115 |
| Engineering Technologies | 64 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 58 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.