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 special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Appalachian State. This makes it the #165 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,105 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, special ed students borrow a median amount of $24,096 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,754.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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.
All of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Appalachian State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State special ed 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a master's degree in special ed from Appalachian State. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 261 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 196 |
| Educational Administration | 170 |
| Student Counseling | 67 |
| Instructional Media Design | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.