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19,444
students enrolled
5,148
degrees and certificates a year
75%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$16,836
average net price a year
Tuition $4,242 in state, $21,238 out of state
$43,663
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$51,836
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 19% | 996 |
| Education | 17% | 877 |
| Health professions | 10% | 500 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 7% | 358 |
| Psychology | 7% | 356 |
AI and data programs
Appalachian State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: High Country Workforce Development Board.
- NCWorks Career Center- Watauga CountyBoone · 828-278-6460 · Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5pm Closed 12pm-1pm ; Fri 8am-12pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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- East Carolina UniversityGreenville · 19,896 students
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- North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro · 12,182 students
Common questions
- How big is Appalachian State University?
- Appalachian State University enrolls about 19,444 students and is a public 4-year institution in Boone, North Carolina. It awards about 5,148 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Appalachian State University?
- 75% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Appalachian State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,663 six years after entry and $51,836 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Appalachian State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Appalachian State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
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