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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 218 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 218 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 353 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 334 degrees were handed out.
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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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 353 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 285 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Appalachian State offers online option in its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program. 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 communication & journalism majors at Appalachian State University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 158 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 83 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 79 |
| Journalism | 33 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 277 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 74 |
| English Language & Literature | 69 |
| History | 49 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 34 |
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