University of North Carolina Asheville: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of North Carolina Asheville at a glance

• 2,910

  students enrolled

• 667

  degrees and certificates a year

• 54%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,250

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,122 in state, $21,470 out of state

• $36,947

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $44,030

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

University of North Carolina Asheville reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of North Carolina Asheville

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Buncombe County, where the college is.

• 146

  open professional jobs

• 26

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 2.8%

  unemployment in Buncombe County

  2026-09 · down 1.0 points from a year earlier

• $70,578

  median household income

  Buncombe County

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in visual & performing arts, psychology, social sciences, which lead to design (1 open), human resources (3 open), research (1 open), programs (2 open).

Hiring most: Eaton (16), RTX (10), Rha Health Services (7), Sinclair (6), GE Aerospace (3), GPAC (3), Greystar (3), Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration (3).

What they hire for: Sales (32), Operations (31), Engineering (20), Clinical (12), Finance (8), Marketing (7). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Mountain Area Workforce Development Board.

• NCWorks Career Center- Buncombe CountyAsheville · Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (Closed 12:30pm-1:30pm)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in North Carolina

• Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City · 1,975 students
• Winston-Salem State UniversityWinston-Salem · 4,170 students
• University of North Carolina School of the ArtsWinston Salem · 945 students
• Carolinas College of Health SciencesCharlotte · 533 students
• University of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke · 5,330 students
• Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville · 5,762 students

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Common questions

How big is University of North Carolina Asheville?

University of North Carolina Asheville enrolls about 2,910 students and is a public 4-year institution in Asheville, North Carolina. It awards about 667 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of North Carolina Asheville?

54% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of North Carolina Asheville graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,947 six years after entry and $44,030 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of North Carolina Asheville offer AI or data science degrees?

University of North Carolina Asheville reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of North Carolina Asheville?

146 open professional jobs are listed in Buncombe County, 26 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Eaton has the most openings.