Major Programs at Appalachian State

Appalachian State University offers 164 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and Post-Graduate Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education.
  • Total number of programs: 164
  • Total number of online programs: 47
  • Offered degrees/programs: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate

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Offered Degrees At Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is categorized by Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie categorization. Appalachian State University offers 164 major programs for Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 5,270 students have completed their study at Appalachian State University.
Offered Degrees at Appalachian State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Bachelor's Degree79134,218
Master's Degree4014734
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship1112
Doctor's degree - other100
Post Bachelor's Degree3216209
Post Master's Degree11397
Total164475,270

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Appalachian State University offers 164 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 5,270 students have completed their studies.
  • 4,218 students have earned/completed Bachelor's program.
  • 734 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 209 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 97 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 17
Food Science and Technology (other)17
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant0
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 118
Environmental Studies90
Environmental Science28
Architecture [+] 4
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning4
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 3
Women's Studies3
Communication and Journalism [+] 347
Speech Communication and Rhetoric83
Journalism31
Radio and Television79
Public Relations/Image Management79
Advertising75
Communications Technologies [+] 7
Graphic Communications7
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 67
Computer Science67
Education [+] 404
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities30
Elementary Education and Teaching175
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching19
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)35
Art Teacher Education19
English/Language Arts Teacher Education23
Music Teacher Education23
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching33
History Teacher Education43
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)4
Engineering Technology [+] 54
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology54
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 20
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (other)20
Work and Family Studies [+] 73
Child Development48
Apparel and Textiles25
English Language and Literature [+] 61
English Language and Literature61
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 16
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies16
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 151
Biology/Biological Sciences150
Ecology1
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 43
Mathematics43
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 14
International/Global Studies14
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 381
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management107
Kinesiology and Exercise Science274
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 23
Philosophy12
Religion/Religious Studies11
Physical Sciences [+] 96
Chemistry49
Geology/Earth Science26
Physics21
Psychology [+] 309
Psychology309
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 145
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies145
Human Services [+] 112
Social Work112
Social Sciences [+] 242
Anthropology43
Economics32
Geography31
Political Science and Government107
Sociology29
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 245
Dance7
Industrial and Product Design32
Commercial Photography28
Interior Design26
Graphic Design42
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts24
Photography0
Art/Art Studies23
Fine/Studio Arts28
Music Performance14
Music Management21
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 418
Communication Sciences and Disorders83
Health/Health Care Administration/Management65
Public Health79
Public Health Education and Promotion1
Music Therapy/Therapist15
Dietetics/Dietitian52
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse123
Business [+] 815
Business Administration and Management178
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management48
Accounting71
Business/Managerial Economics0
Finance77
Hospitality Administration/Management16
International Business/Trade/Commerce9
Management Information Systems83
Actuarial Science17
Marketing/Marketing Management185
Insurance28
Construction Management103
History [+] 33
History33
Total4,218
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 6
Area Studies (other)6
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 31
Computer Science13
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration18
Education [+] 209
Curriculum and Instruction15
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration47
Secondary School Administration/Principalship12
Educational/Instructional Technology24
Special Education and Teaching28
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services10
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services37
Elementary Education and Teaching0
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching0
Reading Teacher Education36
Engineering Technology [+] 8
Industrial Technology/Technician8
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 5
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)5
English Language and Literature [+] 4
English Language and Literature4
Library Science [+] 45
Library and Information Science45
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 13
Biology/Biological Sciences13
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 13
Mathematics13
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 24
Kinesiology and Exercise Science24
Physical Sciences [+] 17
Physics17
Psychology [+] 34
Psychology6
Industrial and Organizational Psychology18
School Psychology10
Human Services [+] 77
Public Administration26
Social Work51
Social Sciences [+] 18
Geography9
Political Science and Government9
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 6
Music Performance6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 119
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist27
Health/Health Care Administration/Management18
Athletic Training/Trainer2
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling14
Music Therapy/Therapist10
Occupational Therapy/Therapist0
Dietetics/Dietitian43
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse5
Business [+] 93
Business Administration and Management59
Accounting34
History [+] 12
History12
Total734
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 12
Educational Leadership and Administration12
Total12
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Psychology [+] 0
Psychology0
Total0
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1
Area Studies (other)1
Women's Studies0
Communication and Journalism [+] 0
Communication0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 11
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration11
Education [+] 157
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education (other)17
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration21
Educational/Instructional Technology17
Special Education and Teaching0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances7
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism37
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services11
Elementary Education and Teaching0
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels31
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching1
Reading Teacher Education15
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)0
English Language and Literature [+] 1
English Language and Literature1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 6
Gerontology4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)2
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0
Health and Physical Education/Fitness0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies0
Human Services [+] 2
Public Administration2
Social Sciences [+] 6
Geography4
Geography (other)0
Sociology2
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 4
Music Pedagogy4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 21
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling9
Dietetics/Dietitian11
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1
Business [+] 0
Finance0
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0
Management Information Systems0
Total209
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 87
Educational Leadership and Administration6
Adult and Continuing Education Administration0
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision0
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration9
Secondary School Administration/Principalship63
Special Education and Teaching0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services9
Elementary Education and Teaching0
Reading Teacher Education0
Psychology [+] 10
School Psychology10
Total97

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