by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Appalachian State ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in physics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in physics from Appalachian State. This makes it the #26 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,537 a year. This is less than $38,470, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Physics majors graduating with a master's degree from Appalachian State make a median salary of $63,190 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $83,811.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, physics students borrow a median amount of $22,096 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Appalachian State University.
Of the 27 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from Appalachian State in 2020-2021, 74% were men and 26% 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, 93% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 89% of physics master's degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
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 physics.
| 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 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 45 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
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