Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,985
20th percentile
Sample Size
23
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Appalachian State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Appalachian State University graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 20th percentile of all mental and social health services and allied professions grad-cert programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions grad-cert's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Appalachian State University$44,985
North Carolina A & T State University$50,294
East Carolina University$48,537$51,155
National Median$48,537

Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
$6,748$50,294
East Carolina University
Greenville
$7,361$48,537

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.