Median Earnings (1yr)
$48,683
12th percentile (25th in NC)
Sample Size
71
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Appalachian State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Appalachian State University graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 12th percentile of all educational administration and supervision masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Educational Administration and Supervision masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Appalachian State University$48,683$53,249
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$67,864$69,071
Western Carolina University$66,432$59,679
North Carolina Central University$65,158$66,482
University of North Carolina at Pembroke$64,928$62,489
Fayetteville State University$63,764$58,997
National Median$60,279

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$8,989$67,864
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$4,532$66,432
North Carolina Central University
Durham
$6,542$65,158
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke
$3,571$64,928
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville
$3,969$63,764

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Appalachian State University, approximately 26% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.