by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Appalachian State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
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Appalachian State University ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #212 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
During the most recent reporting year, Appalachian State University awarded 391 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,786 a year. This is above $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Appalachian State University, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into 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 | 10 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 311 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 25 |
In the most recent graduating class, 41% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. Roughly 79% of graduates 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Appalachian State University.
This biological & biomedical sciences program at Appalachian State University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 213 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 212 |