by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #223 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 118 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 215 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 223 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 156 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in biology from Appalachian State. This makes it the #135 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $29,946. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,073 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Appalachian State is $255 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 156 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Appalachian State in 2022, 34% were men and 66% 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, 77% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Appalachian State does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Appalachian State make a median salary of $40,104. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
Of the 13 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Appalachian State, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.