by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Appalachian State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #11 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Appalachian State University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, ranked #240 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 240 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in North Carolina | 11 of 23 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 46 of 162 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & media studies at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 85 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Appalachian State University awarded 85 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Appalachian State University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Appalachian State University earn a median of $40,125 a year. This is below $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Appalachian State University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
Read more about Appalachian State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 35% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. Roughly 81% 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Appalachian State University granted 85 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%).
