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. In addition, we cover how Appalachian State ranks in comparison to other schools with hospitality programs.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $31,266. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,364 for all hospitality students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $24,323 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,695.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at Appalachian State University.
The hospitality program at Appalachian State awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 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 hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 278 |
| Marketing | 166 |
| Construction Management | 131 |
| Accounting | 124 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 113 |
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