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. Find out how Appalachian State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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Appalachian State University is a solid choice among schools offering physics. Specifically, it ranked #188 out of 259 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 4 |
| Best Value Physics Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 4 |
| Best Value Physics Schools in North Carolina | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 7 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 7 |
| Best Physics Schools in North Carolina | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 |
| Best Value Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 |
| Best Value Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 |
| College Major Best Value | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, Appalachian State University conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University report a median salary of $56,060 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, physics students accumulate a median of $22,096 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 |
Find out more about Appalachian State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 76% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. About 92% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 93% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. Roughly 100% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physics majors at Appalachian State University.