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.