by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Appalachian State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #471 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #11 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 183 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Appalachian State. This makes it the #513 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,623 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Appalachian State is $166 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Appalachian State University.
Of the 143 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Appalachian State in 2020-2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Appalachian State in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 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 master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 121 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 113 |
| Public Health | 75 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 54 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 25 |
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