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, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Appalachian State University as a strong choice for computer science, ranked #200 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 200 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in North Carolina | 8 of 20 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 31 of 110 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in computer science at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 87 |
| Certificate | 12 |
| Master’s | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Appalachian State University conferred 87 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Appalachian State University ranks competitively among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University report a median salary of $84,108 a year. This is higher than $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University, computer science students accumulate a median of $22,500 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 |
Learn more about Appalachian State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 87% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are 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 computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Appalachian State University handed out 12 certificate degrees in computer science.
Appalachian State University is not yet ranked for computer science at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of computer science certificate degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of computer science certificate degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. About 92% 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 certificate in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 Computer Science | 16 |
