Computer Science
Bachelor's degree · Appalachian State University · Boone, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Science at Appalachian State University earn a median of $68,675 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $107,009 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,830–$152,038). Median debt is $22,500, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Computer Science (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham | $133,356 | $13,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $90,293 | $13,500 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh | $85,809 | $20,500 |
| North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro | $81,174 | $25,750 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem | $75,625 | $20,549 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $67,781 | $24,403 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $67,704 | $21,504 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington | $66,977 | $23,980 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $65,958 | $24,750 |
| Fayetteville State University Fayetteville | $50,940 | $24,248 |
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem | $50,927 | $30,721 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville | $48,076 | $22,147 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke | $38,417 | $25,000 |
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee | $28,892 | $27,000 |
Other programs at Appalachian State University
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$79,066 - Computer Software and Media ApplicationsGraduate certificate
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$69,441 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$69,420 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$65,034 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$64,438 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansMaster's degree
$62,700 - Construction ManagementBachelor's degree
$59,809 - Library Science and AdministrationMaster's degree
$57,702 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$56,650 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$56,340 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
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$55,611 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$55,086 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$52,004 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$49,973 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$48,683 - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesMaster's degree
$47,674
Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer Science graduates from Appalachian State University make?
The median salary is $68,675 one year after graduation and $102,688 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.