by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Appalachian State University stacks up against peers offering accounting.
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Appalachian State University holds a strong position among schools offering accounting. More specifically it was ranked #185 out of 1,145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 5 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 5 |
| Best Accounting Schools in North Carolina | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 26 |
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 30 |
| Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 30 |
| Best Value Accounting Schools in North Carolina | 30 |
| College Major Best Value | 30 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Appalachian State University conferred 101 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University report a median salary of $69,246 a year. This is higher than $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University, accounting graduates take on a median debt of $23,262 in student loans. This is above $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
Read more about Appalachian State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 59% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. About 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 53% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of accounting master’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. Approximately 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the accounting majors at Appalachian State University.