by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Appalachian State ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Physics Schools | 152 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in physics from Appalachian State. This makes it the #26 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, physics students borrow a median amount of $22,265 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,407.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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.
The physics program at Appalachian State awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 77% of these degrees went to men with the other 23% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% 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 bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State physics 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.
Physics majors graduating with a master's degree from Appalachian State make a median salary of $79,066 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allphysics master's degree recipients across the nation.
The physics program at Appalachian State awarded 17 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% 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 master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 49 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.