All Appalachian State University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 12
- Health & Medicine · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Science & Math · 9
- Arts & Design · 7
- Communications & Media · 5
- Engineering · 4
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $56,650 | $87,041 | $23,551 |
| Accounting | $55,671 | $85,580 | $23,262 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $56,340 | $83,033 | $24,250 |
| Insurance | $55,611 | $82,306 | $18,625 |
| Construction Management | $59,809 | $80,257 | $20,280 |
| Finance | $52,004 | $75,396 | $21,267 |
| International Business | $43,989 | $72,852 | $26,930 |
| Marketing | $42,999 | $69,439 | $19,500 |
| Economics | $33,742 | $67,285 | $21,894 |
| Business Administration | $44,126 | $64,932 | $21,497 |
| Hospitality Management | $33,702 | $48,546 | $24,323 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $69,420 | $78,943 | $20,000 |
| Health Administration | $37,911 | $66,227 | $24,125 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $24,829 | $55,594 | $21,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $12,383 | $53,125 | $19,875 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $52,440 | — |
| Dietetics | $31,934 | $50,403 | $25,025 |
| Public Health | $34,148 | $49,039 | $20,361 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | $24,657 | $55,778 | $23,342 |
| English | $23,397 | $45,954 | $21,430 |
| History | $28,454 | $40,371 | $20,400 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | $23,073 | — | $22,991 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $21,143 | — | $24,977 |
| Philosophy | — | — | $17,500 |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | — | $82,399 | $22,096 |
| Mathematics | $40,856 | $62,271 | $17,500 |
| Chemistry | $40,488 | $58,329 | $24,949 |
| Food Science and Technology | $38,743 | $53,369 | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | $35,021 | $53,269 | $22,853 |
| Biology | $29,946 | $53,228 | $23,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $27,631 | $46,207 | $23,125 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $34,722 | $53,543 | $21,500 |
| Theatre | $20,256 | $44,986 | $24,755 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $28,357 | $44,297 | $24,412 |
| Studio Art | $22,120 | $41,002 | $21,985 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | $23,304 | — | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $36,559 | $55,671 | $21,500 |
| Communications | $38,331 | $55,307 | $21,500 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $23,532 | $55,235 | $23,250 |
| Journalism | $27,116 | $48,243 | $21,000 |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Systems Technologies / Technicians | — | $76,914 | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies / Technicians | $47,333 | $69,956 | $23,250 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $43,283 | $50,264 | $25,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $41,018 | $48,255 | $21,614 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,144 | $46,057 | $21,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $68,675 | $97,670 | $22,500 |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Appalachian State University students earn a median $51,836 ten years after starting college, more than 72% of North Carolina colleges we cover. 75% graduate within six years.
Appalachian State University majors questions
How many majors does Appalachian State University offer?
Appalachian State University offers 72 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Appalachian State University?
Computer Science graduates from Appalachian State University earn a median $97,670 four years after graduating, the highest of the 52 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $22,500.
Which Appalachian State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, History graduates earn the least: a median $40,371 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Appalachian State University overview