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. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Appalachian State University highly for physics, placing at #179 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 179 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in North Carolina | 7 of 7 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 29 of 35 |
The following degree levels are offered in physics at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Appalachian State University conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Appalachian State University ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 7 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 31 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 173 |
Physics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University report a median salary of $56,060 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, physics students accumulate a median of $22,096 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 76% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are 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 bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Appalachian State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 15 |
