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Appalachian State is in the top 10% of the country for education. More specifically it was ranked #61 out of 798 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 404 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 800 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 200 students received their master’s degree in education from Appalachian State. This makes it the #201 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #295 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of education bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 342 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Appalachian State does offer online classes in its education bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
The education program at Appalachian State awarded 209 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 180 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Appalachian State University.
Education 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 |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 261 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 196 |
| Educational Administration | 170 |
| Special Education | 102 |
| Student Counseling | 67 |
| Instructional Media Design | 41 |
| Multilingual Education | 17 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library Science | 45 |
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