by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Appalachian State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #10 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Appalachian State University as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #252 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 252 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina | 10 of 24 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 49 of 204 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & journalism at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 322 |
This communication & journalism field at Appalachian State University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 145 |
| Communication, General | 85 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 62 |
| Journalism | 30 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Appalachian State University handed out 322 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Appalachian State University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University report a median salary of $42,880 a year. This is below $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $21,812 in student loans. This is below $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. About 83% of graduates 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 267 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
