by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNCA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at UNCA was ranked #1,021 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #56 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 343 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 1,021 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Asheville handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from UNCA. This makes it the #52 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNCA is $22,144. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNCA paid an average of $895 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $172 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,122 | $21,470 |
| Fees | $3,339 | $3,339 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,018 | $11,018 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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The liberal arts program at UNCA awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Asheville with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UNCA does not offer an online option for its liberal arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNCA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of North Carolina at Asheville.
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