by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 138 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 143 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 185 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 218 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Appalachian State. This makes it the #144 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,671 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, accounting students borrow a median amount of $21,753 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,621.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Appalachian State is $163 per month.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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.
Of the 73 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from Appalachian State in 2022, 62% were men and 38% 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, 84% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Appalachian State make a median salary of $64,438 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
The accounting program at Appalachian State awarded 34 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 65% of these degrees went to men with the other 35% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 309 |
| Marketing | 190 |
| Construction Management | 103 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 88 |
| Management Information Systems | 88 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.