by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Appalachian State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #589 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #12 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 410 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 589 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 143 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Appalachian State. This makes it the #513 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $69,420. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $23,965 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Appalachian State is $166 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $177 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
Learn more about Appalachian State tuition and fees.
Of the 123 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Appalachian State in 2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Appalachian State in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 110 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 106 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 83 |
| Public Health | 80 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.