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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for public administration & social service list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 91 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from Appalachian State. This makes it the #153 most popular school for public administration & social service 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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 112 public administration & social service majors earned their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Appalachian State does offer online classes in its public administration & social service bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 77 public administration & social service majors earned their master's degree from Appalachian State. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% 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, 86% 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 public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at Appalachian State University.
Public Administration & Social Service 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 |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 28 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 405 |
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