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. We've also included details on how Appalachian State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international studies.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for international studies list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best International Studies Schools | 87 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
International Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,073 a year. This is less than $32,819, which is the national median of all international studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 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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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of international studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% 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, 60% 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 international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State international studies 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 international studies majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Gerontology | 4 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 |
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