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 marketing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for marketing list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 166 bachelor's degrees in marketing. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of marketing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $39,491. This is less than $41,682, which is the national median of all marketing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, marketing students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all marketing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the marketing program at Appalachian State is $290 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marketing majors at Appalachian State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 166 marketing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% 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 marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 149 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 278 |
| Construction Management | 131 |
| Accounting | 124 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 113 |
| Management Information Systems | 91 |
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