Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · Public · 19,444 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$57K
In-state tuition
$8K
Out-of-state tuition
$26K
Graduation rate
71%
Acceptance rate
90%
Median debt
$14K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $24K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1214 |
| ACT composite (median) | 27.0 |
| First-year retention | 84% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $48K |
| SAT math (median) | 605 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 550 |
| Undergraduate composition | 79% White · 3% Black · 9% Hispanic · 2% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.appstate.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $61K | $20K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $60K | $12K |
| Construction Management. | $56K | $20K |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | $53K | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | $51K | $18K |
| Insurance. | $50K | $19K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $44K | $18K |
| Economics. | $41K | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $40K | $16K |
| Marketing. | $39K | $16K |
| International Business. | $39K | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $38K | $15K |
Compare with similar colleges in — NC
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $9K | 85% | $16K | $78K |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $7K | 68% | $15K | $63K |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $9K | 91% | $11K | $81K |
| East Carolina University | $7K | 63% | $15K | $60K |
| Wake Technical Community College | $2K | — | $6K | $46K |
| Central Piedmont Community College | $2K | — | $5K | $43K |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $7K | 72% | $15K | $61K |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $8K | 58% | $15K | $53K |
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