Public Health at Appalachian State University
If you plan to study Public Health, take a look at what Appalachian State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Appalachian State University is located in Boone, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 54 public health degrees were awarded at Appalachian State University.
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Online Class Availability at Appalachian State University
Many students take online classes at Appalachian State University. Among 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) studied exclusively online and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Appalachian State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Appalachian State University’s Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 15 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #6 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #47 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #167 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #181 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Appalachian State University
Those who finish Appalachian State University’s Public Health program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,883 |
| 2 years | $27,947 |
| 3 years | $38,990 |
| 4 years | $43,580 |
| 5 years | $48,531 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public Health graduates from Appalachian State University earn a median of $43,580, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public Health graduates from Appalachian State University stands at $20,361.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Public Health graduates at Appalachian State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at Appalachian State University are 87% women (47) and 13% men (7).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Appalachian State University
Among the 54 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Appalachian State University, 87% were women (47) and 13% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, below the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Appalachian State University
This Public Health program at Appalachian State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 52 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at Appalachian State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $105,544 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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