Nursing at Appalachian State University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Appalachian State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Appalachian State University is in Boone, NC.
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Studying Online at Appalachian State University
Online coursework is an option at Appalachian State University. Of 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Appalachian State University
Rankings can help you compare Appalachian State University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #9 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #55 of 506 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #61 of 83 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #321 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #425 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1082 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #9 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #55 of 506 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #61 of 83 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #321 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #425 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1082 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Appalachian State University
Those who finish Appalachian State University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,623 |
| 2 years | $56,415 |
| 3 years | $58,316 |
| 4 years | $65,602 |
| 5 years | $76,064 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Appalachian State University report median earnings of $65,602, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Appalachian State University stands at $20,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Appalachian State University
The Nursing program at Appalachian State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 99 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Appalachian State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.