by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at Appalachian State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Appalachian State University as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #352 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 352 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 9 of 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 48 of 193 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 190 |
| Certificate | 41 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
This social sciences field at Appalachian State University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 99 |
| Geography and Cartography | 75 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
| Sociology | 35 |
During the most recent reporting year, Appalachian State University conferred 20 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Appalachian State University is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 139 |
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. About 85% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Appalachian State University conferred 4 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Appalachian State University is not yet ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. Approximately 100% 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 graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Appalachian State University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 190 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 41 |