University of North Carolina at Asheville Rankings by Salary Score™
Salary and Debt by Major at UNC Asheville
We calculated a Salary Score for each of UNC Asheville's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at UNC Asheville to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for University of North Carolina at Asheville Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $22,720 | $32,930 | |
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Biology, General | $20,250 | $31,550 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $17,330 | $34,960 | |
| Chemistry | $20,760 | $21,780 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $21,580 | $23,650 | |
| Computer Science | $25,000 | $52,610 | |
| Economics | $16,250 | $41,190 | |
| Engineering, General | $24,870 | $61,890 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $19,500 | $21,960 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $24,250 | $18,970 | |
| History | $19,500 | $27,590 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $18,540 | $28,600 | |
| Mathematics | $23,560 | $35,770 | |
| Music | $24,840 | $24,040 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $18,860 | $25,450 | |
| Political Science and Government | $18,540 | $26,120 | |
| Psychology, General | $20,110 | $21,960 | |
| Public Health | $19,030 | $29,410 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $16,390 | $23,580 | |
| Sociology | $24,750 | $21,700 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $22,040 | $24,040 |
Most Recent Reviews
I do NOT recommend this school. Everyone is so liberal and the teachers do not even test you on material they cover in class. In botany, my teacher accused me of buying my plant that I grew for four months. I mean, how ridiculous is that? My house has a lot of light due to all the big windows. I received a D in class just because of my plant. A D............. That was my tipping point when I decided to quit this college and transfer. Also in guitar class, my sister was always late and missed class when I attended... Read More
The Sociology program at UNC Asheville provides invaluable attention to individuals and their wellbeing. Professors know every student by name, and class sizes are never larger than 30 students. Furthermore, the liberal arts curriculum allows you to get a holistic perspective, and to approach all disciplines from a more open-minded lens.