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 level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Appalachian State University among the top schools in the country for social work, placing at #131 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 131 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in North Carolina | 3 of 19 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 of 134 |
Here is each degree level granted in social work at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Master’s | 68 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Appalachian State University conferred 95 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Appalachian State University is in the top 10% of the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 2 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University earn a median of $44,193 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, social work graduates take on a median debt of $22,184 in student loans. This is above $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
Read more about Appalachian State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. Approximately 84% 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 work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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 Social Work | 68 |
