by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Appalachian State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Appalachian State University among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, placing at #102 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 102 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 4 of 7 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 20 of 37 |
Here is each degree level available for geological & earth sciences at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Appalachian State University awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Appalachian State University holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University earn a median of $47,131 a year. This is below $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University, geological & earth sciences students accumulate a median of $22,853 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 |
Learn more about Appalachian State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 68% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. About 91% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Appalachian State University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 32% to women and 68% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (91%).
