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 #475 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #25 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Asheville handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $26,195. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,253 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNCA, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $18,743 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of North Carolina at Asheville.
Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from UNCA in 2020-2021, 37% were men and 63% were women.
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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 9 liberal arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UNCA, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in 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 master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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