Computer Science at Appalachian State University
If you are interested in studying Computer Science, take a look at what Appalachian State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Appalachian State University is in Boone, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 115 computer science degrees were awarded at Appalachian State University.
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Studying Online at Appalachian State University
Distance learning is available at Appalachian State University. Among 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at Appalachian State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Appalachian State University’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 17 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #7 of 17 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 69 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #85 of 364 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #132 of 364 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #92 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #96 of 215 |
Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Appalachian State University
Students who complete Appalachian State University’s Computer Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,824 |
| 2 years | $60,623 |
| 3 years | $79,392 |
| 4 years | $84,108 |
| 5 years | $102,688 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from Appalachian State University take home a median $84,108, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 67% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer Science graduates from Appalachian State University stands at $22,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Computer Science graduates at Appalachian State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at Appalachian State University are 14% women (16) and 86% men (99).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Appalachian State University
Of the 87 bachelor’s computer science graduates at Appalachian State University, 13% were women (11) and 87% were men (76).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 70 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, below the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at Appalachian State University
Among the 16 master’s computer science graduates at Appalachian State University, 6% were women (1) and 94% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, above the national average of 12%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Appalachian State University
This Computer Science program at Appalachian State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 115 |
Careers Related to Computer Science
Those who complete Computer Science program at Appalachian State University commonly work in the following types of careers:
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.