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

April 24, 2026

how does your garden grow? The Buzz About the UNCG Bee Campus

After graduating, Dr. Kaira Wagoner ’11, ’15, PhD., stayed on at UNCG and is now director of the Plant & Pollinator Center. Sheâ…

February 3, 2026

Alum and Filmmaker Fulfills a Promise of Impact for Media Studies Students at UNCG 

Acclaimed South Korean filmmaker and producer Changhee Chun fortifies media studies with strategic initiatives to enhance student ex…

January 20, 2026

UNCG Dissertation on American Medicine Wins Southern Historical Association Prize

The distinction places Parker and the university’s graduate history program among the strongest in the nation.

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