by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in human development.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 143 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of human development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $30,062. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,640 for all human development students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, human development students borrow a median amount of $27,162 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all human development bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,588.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Appalachian State was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $177 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
Learn more about Appalachian State tuition and fees.
All of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in human development from Appalachian State in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students 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 human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Appalachian State does not offer an online option for its human development bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 26 |
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