The most popular undergraduate major at Appalachian State University is Elementary Education and Teaching followed by Psychology and Business Administration and Management. A list of all 89 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Appalachian State University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Science | 26 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 28 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 226 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 40 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 20 |
| Art Teacher Education | 10 |
| Business Teacher Education | 5 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 26 |
| Health Teacher Education | 6 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 11 |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 2 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 26 |
| Music Teacher Education | 33 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 20 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 6 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 5 |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 2 |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 6 |
| History Teacher Education | 61 |
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 6 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Solar Energy Technology/Technician | 29 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 3 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| French Language and Literature | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 30 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 13 |
| Child Development | 17 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 17 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 70 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 4 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 47 |
| Ecology | 38 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 20 |
| Statistics | 1 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Studies | 41 |
| Environmental Science | 2 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| International/Global Studies | 9 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 62 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 77 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 17 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | 15 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 33 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 11 |
| Physics | 19 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 224 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 125 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Social Work | 61 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 31 |
| Economics | 34 |
| Geography | 40 |
| Political Science and Government | 102 |
| Sociology | 54 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Dance | 11 |
| Industrial and Product Design | 13 |
| Commercial Photography | 33 |
| Interior Design | 26 |
| Graphic Design | 65 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 10 |
| Art/Art Studies | 14 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 24 |
| Music Performance | 16 |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 6 |
| Music Management | 24 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 45 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 33 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 12 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 46 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 5 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 6 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 17 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 152 |
| Accounting | 85 |
| Finance | 75 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 32 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 17 |
| Management Information Systems | 44 |
| Actuarial Science | 5 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 90 |
| Insurance | 38 |
| Construction Management | 84 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 46 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 50 |
| Journalism | 39 |
| Radio and Television | 44 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 67 |
| Advertising | 65 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197869 IPEDS survey data for Appalachian State University.