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 political science.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #221 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #7 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in political science from Appalachian State. This makes it the #49 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $30,096. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, political science students borrow a median amount of $22,364 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,583.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Appalachian State is $247 per month.
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 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 111 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% 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, 76% 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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Appalachian State does not offer an online option for its political science 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.
The political science program at Appalachian State awarded 9 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 45 |
| Geography & Cartography | 44 |
| Economics | 37 |
| Sociology | 31 |
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