by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Appalachian State University compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Appalachian State University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #203 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Appalachian State University conferred 193 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology 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, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $23,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
Read more about Appalachian State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. Roughly 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. About 85% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Appalachian State University.
The general biology program at Appalachian State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 213 |
Appalachian State University awarded 213 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).