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. We've also included details on how Appalachian State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in insurance.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for insurance list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in insurance. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
Insurance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,715 a year. This is less than $52,997, which is the national median of all insurance majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, insurance students borrow a median amount of $18,625 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all insurance bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,808.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the insurance program at Appalachian State is $172 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the insurance majors at Appalachian State University.
Of the 76 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in insurance from Appalachian State in 2021, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% 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 insurance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 278 |
| Marketing | 166 |
| Construction Management | 131 |
| Accounting | 124 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 113 |
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