Stats and 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 major strengths here.

Our Top Ranked Programs

#3

PhD program in English ranks No. 3 in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report (2022).

#10

MS in Sustainability and Environment ranks No. 10 in the nation by Academic Influence (2022).

#8

Online Philosophy degree program ranked No. 8 in the nation by Best Value Schools and No. 3 in the nation by Best Colleges (2021).

#21

Anthropology bachelor’s degree ranks No. 21 in the nation by Grad Reports (2020).

#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).

#3

PhD program in History ranks No. 3 in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report (2022).

our strengths

Research

$10.1M in External Research Funding

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

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DIVERSITY

55% Students of Color

Strong diversity initiatives bring rich perspectives to our classrooms, faculty rosters, and research endeavors. A further 45% of our students are first-generation college students.

Breadth of study

27 Departments and Programs

The major contributor to the University’s general education curriculum, our faculty teach 50% of all undergraduate credit hours.

Find your way here.

You can benefit from our interdisciplinary studies, diverse perspectives, and cutting-edge research. Join the College of Arts & Sciences for our next semester of classes.