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University of North Carolina Asheville

Asheville, NC unca.edu 2,790 students

UNC Asheville is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a scenic campus with easy access to outdoor activities. The university fosters a strong sense of community among its students, known for their engagement in academics and social justice. As the designated liberal arts institution within the UNC system, UNC Asheville emphasizes critical thinking and interdisciplinary studies. The campus is home to the National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center, providing unique research opportunities.

Programs
20
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$31,821
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$7,461
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $24,809/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of North Carolina Asheville's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 31% of students receive Pell Grants; 39% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $6,513 $26,052
$30K – $48K $8,674 $34,696
$48K – $75K $13,105 $52,420
$75K – $110K $16,977 $67,908
$110K+ $17,721 $70,884
Sticker price (no aid) $7,461 $29,844
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of North Carolina Asheville

20 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →
80
$48,076/yr Very High 30.5x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
76
$53,705/yr Very High 19.5x
Engineering
Engineering, General Compare across schools →
71
$73,410/yr High 29.7x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
69
$44,945/yr High 18.3x
Chemistry Compare across schools →
54
$36,891/yr High 17.5x
Economics Compare across schools →
48
$28,301/yr Very High 17.2x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
43
$33,651/yr Very High 16.2x
History Compare across schools →
40
$28,205/yr High 13.4x
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools →
40
$23,964/yr Very High 15.1x
Public Health Compare across schools →
36
$27,913/yr High 12.5x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
33
$24,666/yr High 12.4x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
32
$27,943/yr High 11.7x
Anthropology Compare across schools →
31
$24,639/yr High 7.3x
Visual & Performing Arts
Visual and Performing Arts, General Compare across schools →
31
$23,023/yr High 14.1x
Sociology Compare across schools →
29
$18,869/yr High 11.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
28
$27,682/yr High 10.0x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research
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28
$25,758/yr High 13.1x
Fine Arts
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28
$23,504/yr Moderate 9.9x
English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →
24
$19,136/yr Very High 11.0x
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →
23
$22,144/yr Low 12.5x

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