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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #642 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #12 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 418 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 438 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 93 students received their master’s degree in health professions from Appalachian State. This makes it the #381 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 418 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health professions from Appalachian State. About 12% were men and 88% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 348 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
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 health professions bachelor’s degree program. 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, 119 health professions majors earned their master's degree from Appalachian State. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% 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, 85% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Appalachian State University.
Health Professions 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 |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 129 |
| Communication Sciences | 110 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 106 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 83 |
| Public Health | 80 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 25 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 23 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.