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. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The economics major at Appalachian State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Economics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,742 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
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. 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 |
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Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Appalachian State in 2021-2022, 73% were men and 27% were 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, 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 bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Appalachian State does not offer an online option for its economics 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 120 |
| Anthropology | 45 |
| Geography & Cartography | 44 |
| Sociology | 31 |
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