by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Appalachian State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Appalachian State University among the top schools in the country for communication sciences, placing at #91 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 91 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 2 of 6 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 of 74 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication sciences at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 33 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Appalachian State University awarded 74 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Appalachian State University is among the very best schools in the country for communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Appalachian State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,568 a year. This is higher than $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Appalachian State University, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,875 in student loans. This is lower than $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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For the most recent academic year available, 3% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. About 88% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Appalachian State University awarded 74 bachelor’s completions in communication sciences and disorders, general in the most recent reporting year — 97% to women and 3% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Appalachian State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 33 |
