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. See how Appalachian State University compares to other colleges that offer computer science.
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Appalachian State University ranks competitively among schools offering computer science. More specifically it was ranked #168 out of 637 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Appalachian State University conferred 87 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Computer Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University report a median salary of $84,108 a year. This is higher than $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University, computer science students accumulate a median of $22,500 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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In the most recent graduating class, 87% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are 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 computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 94% of computer science master’s degrees went to men and 6% went to women.
The largest share of computer science master’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. Approximately 88% 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 computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer science majors at Appalachian State University.