University of North Carolina at Greensboro Graduate Schools

University of North Carolina at Greensboro (referred to as UNCG) is a Public, 4 years school located in Greensboro, NC. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is $8,295 for North Carolina residents and $22,013 for out-of-state students. The school has 3,860 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 19,038 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

University of North Carolina at Greensboro (referred to as UNCG) is a Public, 4 years school located in Greensboro, NC. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1921 - Current[Estimated Date]).
UNCG Directory Information
School NameUniversity of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)
Address1400 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
Phone336-334-5000
Webhttps://www.uncg.edu
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.uncg.edu/apply.php
Financial Infohttps://fia.uncg.edu
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is $8,295 for North Carolina residents and $22,013 for out-of-state students. The school has 3,860 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 19,038 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 190 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 43 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$22,013
$8,295 for North Carolina Residents
Student Population3,860
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs190 graduate programs
(43 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is $8,295 for North Carolina residents and $22,013 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $291 for North Carolina residents and $1,053 for out-of-state students.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)43 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of University of North Carolina at Greensboro is $8,295 for North Carolina residents and $22,013 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 0.14% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$5,219$2,909$18,937$2,909
2019-2020$5,219$2,981$18,937$2,981
2020-2021$5,219$2,981$18,937$2,981
2021-2022$5,219$3,046$18,937$3,046
2022-2023$5,219$3,076$18,937$3,076
The graduate school tuition & fees of UNCG is average compared to public graduate schools in North Carolina. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the North Carolina graduate tuition is $22,206 (public) / $16,286 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
University of North Carolina at Greensboro$8,295$22,013
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
North Carolina Graduate Schools$12,434$17,968
Public$8,258$22,206
Private$16,286
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $12,536 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. On-campus living costs are increased by 2.23% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $12,536. Off-campus living costs are increased by 2.17% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$10,428$2,226$9,038$2,560
2019-2020$9,264$2,270$9,264$2,604
2020-2021$9,482$2,270$9,482$2,604
2021-2022$9,686$2,250$9,686$2,584
2022-2023$9,924$2,278$9,924$2,612
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $291 for North Carolina residents and $1,053 for other students at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 0.10% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$652$2,367
2019-2020$652$2,367
2020-2021$652$2,367
2021-2022$290$1,052
2022-2023$291$1,053

Graduate Programs at UNCG

University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers 125 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 1,290 students have completed their study at University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Offered Degrees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree5620891
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship262122
Doctor's degree - other1183
Post Bachelor's Degree357164
Post Master's Degree7030
Total125301,290
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Educational Leadership and Administration program with 33 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Library and Information Science program with 135 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Nursing Practice program with 86 completers.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers 125 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,290 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 891 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 83 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 164 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 30 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Environmental Studies0-
Architecture [+] 2 completers-
Interior Architecture2-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 3 completers-
Women's Studies3-
Communication and Journalism [+] 9 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric9-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (2 completers) 92 completers-
Informatics12-
Computer Science24-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications56$68,700
Education [+] (5 completers) 149 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction17$40,200
Educational Leadership and Administration6$39,400
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration33-
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement3-
Special Education and Teaching0-
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services26-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching22-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)17-
Music Teacher Education20-
Drama and Dance Teacher Education5-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 2 completers-
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2-
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) 15 completers-
Human Development and Family Studies5-
Apparel and Textiles10-
English Language and Literature [+] 15 completers-
English Language and Literature4-
Creative Writing11-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] (1 completers) 29 completers$44,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies29$44,000
Library Science [+] (1 completers) 128 completers$34,500
Library and Information Science128$34,500
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 15 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences7-
Human/Medical Genetics8-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 8 completers-
Mathematics6-
Applied Statistics, General2-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (2 completers) 45 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution22-
Gerontology16-
Nutrition Sciences7-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 41 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management18-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science23-
Physical Sciences [+] (1 completers) 13 completers-
Chemistry9-
Physical Sciences (other)4-
Psychology [+] 12 completers-
Psychology12-
Human Services [+] 54 completers-
Public Administration21$38,600
Social Work33-
Social Sciences [+] (1 completers) 19 completers-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics8-
Geography7-
Political Science and Government0-
Sociology4-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 44 completers-
Dance3-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts3$36,200
Fine/Studio Arts9-
Music Performance28-
Music Theory and Composition1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (2 completers) 95 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist27-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management2-
Athletic Training/Trainer7-
Public Health Education and Promotion28-
Nursing Science31-
Business [+] (3 completers) 86 completers-
Business Administration and Management44$63,100
Accounting35$56,200
International Business/Trade/Commerce7-
History [+] 15 completers-
History15$34,600
Total891
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 33 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction13-
Educational Leadership and Administration6-
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement3-
Special Education and Teaching4-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services6-
Music Teacher Education1-
Work and Family Studies [+] 4 completers-
Human Development and Family Studies4-
Apparel and Textiles0-
English Language and Literature [+] 3 completers-
English Language and Literature3-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 6 completers-
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (other)4-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)2-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 5 completers-
Computational Mathematics5-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 4 completers-
Nutrition Sciences4-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 23 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science23-
Physical Sciences [+] 9 completers-
Physical Sciences (other)9-
Psychology [+] 5 completers-
Psychology5-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Social Work0-
Social Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Geography3-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 9 completers-
Music Performance9-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 9 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders2-
Public Health Education and Promotion1-
Nursing Science6-
Business [+] (1 completers) 8 completers-
Business Administration and Management0-
Business/Managerial Economics4-
Management Information Systems4-
History [+] 1 completers-
History1-
Total122
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 83 completers-
Nursing Practice83-
Total83
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 9 completers-
African-American/Black Studies1-
Women's Studies8-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (2 completers) 46 completers-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration20-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications9-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance17-
Education [+] (1 completers) 15 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction2-
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching13-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0 completers-
Spanish Language and Literature0-
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) 8 completers-
Child Care and Support Services Management6-
Apparel and Textiles2-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] (1 completers) 4 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies4-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 0 completers-
Mathematics0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 29 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution1-
Gerontology1-
Nutrition Sciences27-
Sustainability Studies0-
Human Services [+] 12 completers-
Public Administration12-
Social Sciences [+] 12 completers-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics2-
Geography0-
Political Science and Government2-
Sociology8-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 8 completers-
Music0-
Music Performance3-
Music Theory and Composition0-
Musicology and Ethnomusicology2-
Music Pedagogy3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 12 completers-
Public Health Education and Promotion8-
Nursing Science4-
Business [+] (1 completers) 6 completers-
Business Administration and Management1-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management5-
Taxation0-
History [+] 3 completers-
History3-
Total164
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1-
Education [+] 29 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction0-
Educational Leadership and Administration26-
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education1-
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services2-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Music Theory and Composition0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Nursing Science0-
Total30

Graduate Student Population at UNCG

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 3,860 students enrolled into University of North Carolina at Greensboro graduate schools where it has total 19,038 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 1,675 full-time and 2,185 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,150 male and 2,710 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,8601,1502,710
Full-time1,6754901,185
Part-tme2,1856601,525
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 2,198 White (56.94%), 735 Black/African American (19.04%), 221 Hispanic (5.73%), 139 Asian (3.60%), and 567 students with other races. 354 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,8601,1502,710
American Indian/Native American15510
Asian1394396
Black/African American735169566
Hispanic22161160
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander220
White2,1986571,541
Two More982771
Un-Known983266
Non-resident Alien354154200
University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 1,684 graduate students (43.63% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 678 graduate students (17.56% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total3,860
Enrolled Online Exclusively1,684
Enrolled Some Online Courses678
Not in Online Courses1,498
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 839 students are aged 20 to 24 (21.74% of total students), 326 students are aged above 50 (8.45%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,8601,1502,710
Age 20-21812754
Age 22-24758191567
Age 25-29948283665
Age 30-34648226422
Age 35-39440155285
Age 40-49659177482
Age 50-6431188223
Over 6415312

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