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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 165 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 173 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Appalachian State. This makes it the #112 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 |
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Of the 98 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from Appalachian State in 2021-2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State physical sciences 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from Appalachian State. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
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 physical sciences.
| 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 physical sciences majors at Appalachian State University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 49 |
| Physics | 39 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 27 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 170 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 119 |
| Engineering Technologies | 64 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 58 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 17 |
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