Physical Sciences at Appalachian State University
Appalachian State is located in Boone, North Carolina and has a total student population of 20,023. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 89 students received a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from Appalachian State.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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Appalachian State Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
Appalachian State Physical Sciences Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the physical sciences progam at Appalachian State compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
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Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at Appalachian State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 151 |
| 193 |
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Appalachian State. This makes it the #112 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Appalachian State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian State Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 83% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at Appalachian State are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 74 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Appalachian State Physical Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from Appalachian State, 89% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Appalachian State also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
If you plan to be a physical sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Appalachian State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 45 |
| Physics | 45 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
Related Majors
- Communications Technologies & Support
- Architecture & Related Services
- Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Engineering Technologies
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NC, the home state for Appalachian State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in NC | Average Salary in NC |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 25,240 | $47,580 |
| Professors | 5,220 | $70,590 |
| Chemists | 4,370 | $77,820 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,060 | $140,980 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 3,790 | $64,850 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Clayhefner under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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