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. We've also included details on how Appalachian State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 154 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $34,148. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,533 for all public health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, public health students borrow a median amount of $28,061 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at Appalachian State is $309 per month.
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 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, 13% of public health bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% 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 bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State public health 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 129 |
| Communication Sciences | 110 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 106 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 83 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.