STATS & STRENGTHS

The Heart of UNC Greensboro

As the university’s largest and most diverse academic unit, the College of Arts & Sciences represents the breadth and depth of intellectual opportunity at UNCG. With our many departments, commitment to inclusivity, and cutting-edge research, our students and faculty create a big impact on the world around us.

Explore our top-ranked programs and alumni success stories here.

Our Top-Ranked Programs

#3

PhD program in English

Ranks No. 3 in North Carolina
by U.S. News & World Report (2022).

#21

Anthropology
bachelor’s degree

Ranks No. 21 in the nation
by Grad Reports (2020).

#1

Computer Science
bachelor’s degree

Ranks No. 1 in the southeast
by College Factual (2022).

#10

MS in Sustainability
and Environment

Ranks No. 10 in the nation by Academic Influence (2024).

#38

Master’s in Sociology
program 

Ranks No. 38 in the nation and No. 1 for master’s programs with a criminology focus, by Intelligent (2021).

#33

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree 

Ranks No. 33 in the southeast
by College Factual (2022).

#4

Online Philosophy
degree program

Ranks No. 4 in the nation by Academic Influence
and no. 5 by Intelligent.com.

#3

PhD program in History

Ranks No. 3 in North Carolina
by U.S. News & World Report (2022).

#23

Data Analytics
online Master’s Degree

Ranks No. 23 in the nation
by TechGuide (2024).

Our Strength in Research

BIO department researchers examining plants in the lab

$12.9M IN EXTERNAL RESEARCH FUNDING

Funded by competitive national grants, our faculty conduct cutting-edge research alongside both undergraduate and graduate students.

ALUMNI SUCCESS

November 20, 2025

Spartan Entrepreneurs: Yvette Gadson ’20 Turns a Class Project into a Travel Business

“I never imagined that I would even be an entrepreneur. Granted, it’s my side hustle, but I never thought I would be doing somet…

August 28, 2025

A Message From Dean Kelly Joyce

It is my pleasure to welcome everyone to the start of the fall term. Campus is bustling with faculty, students, and staff. There are…

August 25, 2025

CAS Welcomes Michael Watson as Senior Director of Development

The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) at UNC Greensboro is pleased to welcome Michael Watson ’11 as its new Senior Director of Develo…

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