by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Appalachian State University stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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Appalachian State University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism. In particular, it placed #288 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in North Carolina.
During the most recent reporting year, Appalachian State University conferred 322 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University report a median salary of $42,880 a year. This is below $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $21,812 in student loans. This is below $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. About 83% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 267 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at Appalachian State University.
This communication & journalism program at Appalachian State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 145 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 85 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 62 |
| Journalism | 30 |