by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UNC Asheville compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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UNC Asheville is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #797 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in North Carolina.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina Asheville conferred 71 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at University of North Carolina Asheville.
The social sciences program at UNC Asheville breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 8 |