Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina · Public · 19,444 undergraduates
Of 82 programs with reported earnings, 79 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 70 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,325 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,600 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,204 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,840 |
| $110k and up | $22,382 |
| All families (average) | $16,836 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,720 | +$13,661 | clears the bar | $20,294 | 1.5 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $55,594 | +$21,535 | clears the bar | $20,354 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $64,932 | +$30,873 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,057 | +$11,998 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.7 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $69,439 | +$35,380 | clears the bar | $18,864 | 0.5 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $55,671 | +$21,612 | clears the bar | $18,836 | 0.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,228 | +$19,169 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $55,474 | +$21,415 | clears the bar | $18,066 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $48,255 | +$14,196 | clears the bar | $21,729 | 1.5 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $53,543 | +$19,484 | clears the bar | $21,435 | 1.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,943 | +$44,884 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $46,207 | +$12,148 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.7 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $51,012 | +$16,953 | clears the bar | $20,750 | 1.2 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $54,344 | +$20,285 | clears the bar | $19,229 | 0.9 yrs |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's Degree | $41,052 | +$6,993 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 2.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 82 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 74% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.