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. In addition, we cover how Appalachian State ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #167 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Appalachian State. This makes it the #125 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $12,383 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,991 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,302.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences 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. 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State. Of these graduates, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State communication sciences 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.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Appalachian State make a median salary of $55,086 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Appalachian State in 2022 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, 93% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 129 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 106 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 83 |
| Public Health | 80 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 25 |
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