by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Appalachian State ranks in comparison to other schools with subject specific ed programs.
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Appalachian State was ranked #67 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for subject specific ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 145 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from Appalachian State. This makes it the #128 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Subject Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,018 a year. This is less than $43,086, which is the national median of all subject specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $25,162 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,530.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the subject specific ed program at Appalachian State is $257 per month.
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 |
Learn more about Appalachian State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of subject specific ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State subject specific 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.
Subject Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Appalachian State make a median salary of $47,033 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,457.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a master's degree in subject specific ed from Appalachian State. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% 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 master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 261 |
| Educational Administration | 170 |
| Special Education | 102 |
| Student Counseling | 67 |
| Instructional Media Design | 41 |
View All Teacher Education Subject Specific Related Majors >
More about our data sources and methodologies.