by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Appalachian State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Appalachian State University as a strong choice for political science & government, coming in at #287 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 287 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in North Carolina | 9 of 21 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 44 of 151 |
The following degree levels are granted in political science & government at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 90 |
| Master’s | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Appalachian State University conferred 90 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Appalachian State University ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,883 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, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 60% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. About 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Appalachian State University awarded 90 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
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 Political Science & Government | 9 |
