by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Appalachian State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Appalachian State University highly for general biology, placing at #203 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 203 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in North Carolina | 8 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 27 of 294 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 193 |
| Master’s | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Appalachian State University handed out 193 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Appalachian State University holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
General Biology 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, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $23,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
Read more about Appalachian State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. Roughly 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Appalachian State University awarded 193 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Appalachian State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 20 |
