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. We've also included details on how Appalachian State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #204 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $27,883. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,238 for all public health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, public health students borrow a median amount of $20,361 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public health bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,338.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at Appalachian State is $309 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Appalachian State University.
Of the 75 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from Appalachian State in 2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 152 |
| Communication Sciences | 121 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 113 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 54 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 25 |
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