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 economics.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #330 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #7 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,724 a year. This is less than $45,868, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, economics students borrow a median amount of $21,894 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Appalachian State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State. Of these graduates, 76% were men and 24% 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, 82% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 123 |
| Anthropology | 55 |
| Sociology | 38 |
| Geography & Cartography | 31 |
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