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Computer Software Applications at Appalachian State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Software Applications, take a look at what Appalachian State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Appalachian State University sits in Boone, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 34 computer software applications graduations were recorded at Appalachian State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Appalachian State University

Online coursework is an option at Appalachian State University. Among 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) studied exclusively online and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Software Applications Rankings at Appalachian State University

Use these rankings to compare Appalachian State University’s Computer Software Applications program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#3 of 7
Best Value	North Carolina	#4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 49
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#34 of 48
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#37 of 227
Best Value	Nationwide	#147 of 226

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Software Applications graduates at Appalachian State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Computer Software Applications graduates at Appalachian State University are 41% women (14) and 59% men (20).

Computer Software Applications Master’s Program at Appalachian State University

Of the 29 master’s computer software applications degrees awarded at Appalachian State University, 38% were women (11) and 62% were men (18).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Software Applications master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Computer Software Applications master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, lower than the national average of 18%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Software Applications Concentrations at Appalachian State University

This Computer Software Applications program at Appalachian State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Database Modeling & Administration	34

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Software Applications Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Software Applications program at Appalachian State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer Software Applications graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Database Architects	$148,480
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Web Developers	$125,527
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Computer Programmers	$109,892
Data Scientists	$106,295
Clinical Data Managers	$99,475
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$88,198
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,398

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.