Physical Sciences at University of North Carolina Asheville
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, consider the program at University of North Carolina Asheville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of North Carolina Asheville is in Asheville, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Carolina Asheville
Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina Asheville. Of 3,056 students, 39 (1%) studied exclusively online and 451 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at University of North Carolina Asheville
These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Carolina Asheville’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #9 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #51 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #175 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #287 of 532 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of North Carolina Asheville
Students who complete University of North Carolina Asheville’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,923 |
| 2 years | $31,133 |
| 4 years | $43,113 |
| 5 years | $55,189 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from University of North Carolina Asheville take home a median $43,113, compared with $40,267 for all University of North Carolina Asheville graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from University of North Carolina Asheville stands at $12,825.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Physical Sciences program at University of North Carolina Asheville go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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