University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina · Public · 2,910 undergraduates
Of 21 programs with reported earnings, 18 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 13 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,219 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,735 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,570 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,854 |
| $110k and up | $18,786 |
| All families (average) | $12,250 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,673 | +$6,614 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 2.9 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $46,518 | +$12,459 | clears the bar | $22,354 | 1.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $42,743 | +$8,684 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 2.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $56,479 | +$22,420 | clears the bar | $18,856 | 0.8 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $23,504 | -$10,555 | falls short | $20,442 | n/a |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,444 | +$6,385 | clears the bar | $22,582 | 3.5 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $33,714 | -$345 | falls short | $23,250 | n/a |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $42,267 | +$8,208 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 2.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,302 | +$13,243 | clears the bar | $22,228 | 1.7 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $88,084 | +$54,025 | clears the bar | $22,147 | 0.4 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $55,698 | +$21,639 | clears the bar | $21,718 | 1 yr |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $37,484 | +$3,425 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $41,796 | +$7,737 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's Degree | $60,021 | +$25,962 | clears the bar | $12,825 | 0.5 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $38,565 | +$4,506 | clears the bar | $16,313 | 3.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 21 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 55% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.