by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Appalachian State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #324 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 250 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 233 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Appalachian State. This makes it the #564 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $44,126. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, business administration students borrow a median amount of $25,150 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at Appalachian State is $238 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $177 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 64% of business administration bachelor's degrees went to men and 36% went to 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 210 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State business administration 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.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from Appalachian State make a median salary of $72,310 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
Of the 59 business administration students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Appalachian State, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% 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 master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 190 |
| Accounting | 107 |
| Construction Management | 103 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 88 |
| Management Information Systems | 88 |
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