by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Appalachian State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Appalachian State University among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #221 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 221 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 8 of 39 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 of 304 |
The following degree levels are offered in biological & biomedical sciences at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 391 |
| Master’s | 34 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at Appalachian State University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 213 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 212 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Appalachian State University handed out 391 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Appalachian State University holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,786 a year. This is above $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Appalachian State University, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. Approximately 80% of graduates 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 311 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 25 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Appalachian State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 34 |
