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Academics & Majors

Graduation Statistics

67%

graduate within six years
  • 69% within eight years
  • 45% within four years
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3,131 Graduates
University of North Carolina at Wilmington offers bachelors through masters degrees.
Bachelor's Master's

Faculty Overview

1,480 Faculty
Full Time
  • 856 Instructional
  • 0 Research
  • 0 Public Service
Part Time
  • 624 Instructional
  • 0 Research
  • 0 Public Service

Study Options

Distance Learning

Can't make it to the campus? This college has remote classroom options.

Study Abroad Opportunities

This college has programs to study and gain cultural experiences in countries around the world.

Teacher Certification Offered

This college offers teacher certification.

Reviews: Academic Rigor
  • Kim from Cary, NC
  • 5
  • “Although I've only been attending for a semester, I really enjoyed the professors here. Colleges employ professors to earn a reputation for the school with their research. Many schools don't…”

  • Dec-21-2009 » Read More
  • Katlin from Greensboro, NC
  • 5
  • “I am a transfer student from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Wilmington has been such an amazing experience. The professors are extremely helpful and approachable. My favorite class of…”

  • Nov-28-2010 » Read More

Programs & Majors

Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 127 5
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 75 10
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master
Accounting 109 57
Business Administration and Management, General 198 60
Business/Managerial Economics 21 -
Finance, General 125 -
Management Information Systems, General 34 -
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 158 -
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 213 -
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master
Computer and Information Sciences, General - 14
Computer Science 22 -
Education Bachelor Master
Biology Teacher Education 1 -
Chemistry Teacher Education - -
Curriculum and Instruction - 12
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 7 -
Educational Leadership and Administration, General - 16
Educational/Instructional Media Design - 8
Elementary Education and Teaching 194 34
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 13 -
French Language Teacher Education 1 -
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 16 -
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 9 -
Mathematics Teacher Education 6 -
Music Teacher Education 3 -
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching - -
Reading Teacher Education - 23
Secondary Education and Teaching - 9
Spanish Language Teacher Education 5 -
Special Education and Teaching, General 20 -
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other - 20
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other - -
English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master
Creative Writing 30 18
English Language and Literature, General 69 13
Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master
French Language and Literature 4 -
German Language and Literature 1 -
Spanish Language and Literature 26 3
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor Master
Athletic Training/Trainer 14 -
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - 2
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 21 -
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 102 -
Public Health Education and Promotion 18 -
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 18 -
History Bachelor Master
History, General 65 9
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor Master
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - 19
Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master
Mathematics, General 14 13
Statistics, General 1 -
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master
Gerontology - 6
International/Global Studies - -
Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor Master
Environmental Science 35 -
Environmental Studies 24 14
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor Master
Health and Physical Education, General 77 -
Kinesiology and Exercise Science - -
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 38 -
Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 17 -
Physical Sciences Bachelor Master
Chemistry, General 55 11
Geology/Earth Science, General 14 2
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical - 10
Physics, General 8 -
Psychology Bachelor Master
Psychology, General 189 18
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Bachelor Master
Community Organization and Advocacy - -
Public Administration - 17
Social Work 51 14
Security and Protective Services Bachelor Master
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 10 -
Social Sciences Bachelor Master
Anthropology 25 -
Criminology 72 -
Economics, General 10 -
Geography 16 -
Political Science and Government, General 70 -
Sociology 25 6
Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 10 -
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 82 -
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 22 -
Fine/Studio Arts, General 22 -
Music Performance, General 5 -
Music, General 11 -