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Psychology at Appalachian State University

We'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, and more. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.

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Psychology Degrees Available at Appalachian State

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Graduate Certificates in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology

Appalachian State Psychology Rankings

Appalachian State was ranked #109 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology 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 #4 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	99
Best Psychology Schools	109
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	135
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	151

Popularity of Psychology at Appalachian State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 309 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 614 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Appalachian State. This makes it the #342 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Appalachian State Cost?

Appalachian State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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

Learn more about Appalachian State tuition and fees.

Appalachian State Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 309 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Appalachian State, about 23% were men and 77% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	10
Hispanic or Latino	28
White	251
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	16

Does Appalachian State Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

Appalachian State does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.

Appalachian State Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 34 students who earned a master's degree in Psychology from Appalachian State in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 master's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	27
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

Psychology Student Diversity at Appalachian State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Appalachian State University.

Psychology Majors

Psychology 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
General Psychology	315
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology	38

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Clayhefner under License

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