by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UNC Asheville. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #16 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNC Asheville among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #747 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 747 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 16 of 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 122 of 193 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at UNC Asheville, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
The social sciences field at UNC Asheville breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 29 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina Asheville awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UNC Asheville holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNC Asheville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,283 a year. This is higher than $40,267, the median for all majors at UNC Asheville.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNC Asheville, social sciences students accumulate a median of $22,621 in student loans. This is above $22,108, the typical median for all majors at UNC Asheville.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,122 | $21,470 |
| Fees | $3,379 | $3,379 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNC Asheville are White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina Asheville with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
