Below are the key facts about this program at Appalachian State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Appalachian State University highly for general psychology, ranked #285 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 285 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in North Carolina | 7 of 36 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 of 294 |
The following degree levels are offered in general psychology at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 363 |
| Master’s | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Appalachian State University awarded 363 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
Appalachian State University is in the top 5% of the country for general psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University report a median salary of $36,627 a year. This is below $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Appalachian State University, general psychology graduates take on a median debt of $21,444 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, 21% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. Approximately 80% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 290 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Appalachian State University conferred 363 bachelor’s degrees in psychology, general recently — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
Graduate study is also available at Appalachian State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 7 |