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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #273 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 266 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 273 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 253 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 257 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Appalachian State. This makes it the #201 most popular school for social sciences 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 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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Of the 253 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from Appalachian State in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 196 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Appalachian State does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Appalachian State in 2022, 61% were men and 39% 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, 78% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Appalachian State University.
Social Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 120 |
| Anthropology | 45 |
| Geography & Cartography | 44 |
| Economics | 37 |
| Sociology | 31 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 353 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 74 |
| English Language & Literature | 69 |
| History | 49 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 34 |
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