We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Appalachian State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 39 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 psychology, ranked #349 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 349 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in North Carolina | 8 of 39 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 45 of 327 |
The following degree levels are granted in psychology at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 363 |
| Master’s | 39 |
The psychology area of study at Appalachian State University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 370 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 32 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Appalachian State University conferred 363 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Appalachian State University is in the top 10% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 9 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 49 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 343 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,025 a year. This is below $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $21,444 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Find out more about Appalachian State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 21% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. Approximately 80% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 290 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 18 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Appalachian State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 39 |