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. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 114 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,116 a year. This is less than $34,515, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at Appalachian State is $252 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 |
Learn more about Appalachian State tuition and fees.
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from Appalachian State in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State journalism 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 158 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 83 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 79 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.