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. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #123 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $25,416. This is less than $31,781, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, journalism students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,845.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at Appalachian State is $252 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Appalachian State University.
Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Appalachian State in 2020-2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 157 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 82 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 55 |
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