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. In addition, we cover how Appalachian State ranks in comparison to other schools with hospitality programs.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 106 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
Hospitality majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,702 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,656 for all hospitality students.
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 |
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Of the 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Appalachian State in 2021-2022, 11% were men and 89% were 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 bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Appalachian State does not offer an online option for its hospitality 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 hospitality majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 309 |
| Marketing | 190 |
| Accounting | 107 |
| Construction Management | 103 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 88 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.