University of North Carolina Asheville
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of North Carolina Asheville, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 21st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of North Carolina Asheville
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $73,410 | $88,346 | -1% | #25 of 57 | #20 | $30,513 |
| Computer Science | $48,076 | $88,084 | -18% | #259 of 349 | #219 | $22,147 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,705 | $69,472 | -9% | #498 of 796 | #405 | $19,550 |
| Economics | $28,301 | $66,736 | -19% | #308 of 368 | #250 | $18,971 |
| Chemistry | $36,891 | $60,021 | -8% | #161 of 209 | #133 | $12,825 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,945 | $56,479 | -17% | #921 of 1176 | #822 | $18,856 |
| Mathematics | $33,651 | $56,247 | -19% | #275 of 309 | #244 | $24,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $23,964 | $55,698 | -12% | #422 of 565 | #309 | $21,718 |
| Biology | $27,943 | $47,302 | -17% | #749 of 841 | #703 | $22,228 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $25,758 | $46,518 | -15% | #244 of 265 | #201 | $22,354 |
| Sociology | $18,869 | $44,824 | -15% | #387 of 462 | #336 | $20,585 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $27,682 | $42,743 | -24% | #602 of 660 | #569 | $21,500 |
| Public Health | $27,913 | $42,267 | -28% | #213 of 215 | #201 | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $22,144 | $41,796 | -21% | #430 of 476 | #411 | $18,000 |
| Psychology | $24,666 | $40,673 | -20% | #957 of 1027 | #919 | $19,500 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $23,023 | $40,444 | -3% | #41 of 68 | #28 | $22,582 |
| History | $28,205 | $38,565 | -24% | #448 of 459 | #433 | $16,313 |
| Music | — | $37,484 | -13% | #222 of 268 | #181 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $19,136 | $33,714 | -31% | #568 of 576 | #563 | $23,250 |
| Anthropology | $24,639 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $23,504 | — | — | — | — | $20,442 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The University of North Carolina Asheville Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $596,122
- Avg rent near campus: $1,654/mo — vs ~$681/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 28778 (4.1% cap, Swannanoa)
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🏆 Where University of North Carolina Asheville Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,122 | $21,470 |
| Room | $6,130 | |
| Board | $4,888 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $22,279 | $39,627 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $6,513 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,674 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,105 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,977 |
| $110,001+ | $17,721 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of North Carolina Asheville's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
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- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology