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Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · Public · General
Appalachian State University is a public institution in Boone, NC. With a 89% admission rate and 1,280 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 19,304 students, offers 57 programs with earnings data, and has a 74% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
89%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,280
Enrollment
19,304
Completion Rate
74%
Cost of Attendance
$22,654
In-State Tuition
$7,541
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,537
Programs
57
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 57 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($23K)
Showing 57 of 57 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,420 | $76,064 | $22,654 | 3.1x | |
| 2 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,675 | $102,688 | $22,654 | 3.0x | |
| 3 | Construction ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,809 | $76,819 | $22,654 | 2.6x | |
| 4 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,650 | $81,612 | $22,654 | 2.5x | |
| 5 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,340 | — | $22,654 | 2.5x | |
| 6 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,671 | $78,158 | $22,654 | 2.5x | |
| 7 | InsuranceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,611 | $80,272 | $22,654 | 2.5x | |
| 8 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,004 | $88,101 | $22,654 | 2.3x | |
| 9 | Environmental Control Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,333 | — | $22,654 | 2.1x | |
| 10 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,126 | $60,338 | $22,654 | 1.9x | |
| 11 | International BusinessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,989 | $79,580 | $22,654 | 1.9x | |
| 12 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,283 | $49,424 | $22,654 | 1.9x | |
| 13 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,999 | $59,640 | $22,654 | 1.9x | |
| 14 | Geography and CartographyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,648 | $67,126 | $22,654 | 1.8x | |
| 15 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,144 | $46,027 | $22,654 | 1.8x | |
| 16 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,018 | $46,827 | $22,654 | 1.8x | |
| 17 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,856 | $61,271 | $22,654 | 1.8x | |
| 18 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,488 | $61,601 | $22,654 | 1.8x | |
| 19 | Food Science and TechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,743 | — | $22,654 | 1.7x | |
| 20 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,331 | $45,568 | $22,654 | 1.7x | |
| 21 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,911 | $59,228 | $22,654 | 1.7x | |
| 22 | Apparel and TextilesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,945 | $44,820 | $22,654 | 1.6x | |
| 23 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,559 | $55,221 | $22,654 | 1.6x | |
| 24 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,796 | $50,569 | $22,654 | 1.6x | |
| 25 | Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,021 | $52,194 | $22,654 | 1.5x |
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