Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Appalachian State University
If you are interested in studying Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Appalachian State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Appalachian State University sits in Boone, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Appalachian State University
Many students take online classes at Appalachian State University. Of 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) studied exclusively online and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Appalachian State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Appalachian State University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #8 of 39 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #11 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 304 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #108 of 301 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #212 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #496 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Appalachian State University
Students who complete Appalachian State University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,318 |
| 2 years | $35,090 |
| 3 years | $38,270 |
| 4 years | $50,786 |
| 5 years | $58,988 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Appalachian State University earn a median of $50,786, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Appalachian State University is $23,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Appalachian State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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
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