by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Appalachian State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Appalachian State University as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #388 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 388 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in North Carolina | 10 of 87 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 53 of 550 |
Here is each degree level available for nursing at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 90 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Appalachian State University handed out 90 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Appalachian State University is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 8 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 49 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 286 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Appalachian State University report a median salary of $65,602 a year. This is above $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $20,000 in student loans. This is lower 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 |
Find out more about Appalachian State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 13% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. About 86% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Appalachian State University awarded 90 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
Graduate study is also available at Appalachian State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 2 |
