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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #179 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Appalachian State. This makes it the #112 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Appalachian State University.
Of the 89 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Appalachian State, about 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from Appalachian State. About 11% of these graduates were women and the other 89% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 45 |
| Physics | 45 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 160 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 123 |
| Engineering Technologies | 91 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 41 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 23 |
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