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. In addition, we cover how Appalachian State ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 119 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 132 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 134 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in social work from Appalachian State. This makes it the #174 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $32,725. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, social work students borrow a median amount of $25,053 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at Appalachian State is $205 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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.
Of the 112 social work students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Appalachian State, about 9% were men and 91% 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, 74% 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 social work.
| 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 |
Appalachian State does not offer an online option for its social work 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.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Appalachian State make a median salary of $47,504. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 51 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from Appalachian State in 2022, 6% were men and 94% 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, 90% 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 work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Appalachian State University.
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