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 compsci.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #159 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Appalachian State. This makes it the #213 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,675 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, compsci students borrow a median amount of $30,779 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at Appalachian State is $300 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 students earned a bachelor's degree in compsci from Appalachian State. About 12% of these graduates were women and the other 88% were men.
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, 79% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Appalachian State does not offer an online option for its compsci 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in compsci from Appalachian State. About 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Software & Applications | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.