by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Appalachian State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Appalachian State University as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #351 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 351 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 9 of 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 46 of 193 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 190 |
| Certificate | 41 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
This social sciences field at Appalachian State University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 99 |
| Geography and Cartography | 75 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
| Sociology | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Appalachian State University conferred 190 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Appalachian State University is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,800 a year. This is lower than $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Appalachian State University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $20,776 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 |
Learn more about Appalachian State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. About 81% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Appalachian State University handed out 41 certificate degrees in social sciences.
Appalachian State University is not currently ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 39% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. Roughly 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 certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Appalachian State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 4 |
