University of North Carolina School of the Arts: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of North Carolina School of the Arts at a glance

• 945

  students enrolled

• 318

  degrees and certificates a year

• 78%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,906

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,497 in state, $24,231 out of state

• $24,537

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $38,357

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  81% working

What students study

AI and data programs

University of North Carolina School of the Arts reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Forsyth County, where the college is.

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• 94

  open professional jobs

• 16

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in Forsyth County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $65,541

  median household income

  Forsyth County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Hiring most: RTX (10), Prokidney (9), Corning (8), Novant Health (8), Cook & Boardman (5), Winston-Salem State University (4), Hayward Holdings (3), Sinclair (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (20), Operations (19), Sales (11), Clinical (8), Human Resources (8), Finance (6). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board.

• NCWorks Career Center- Forsyth CountyWinston-Salem · 336-464-0520 · Monday - Thursday 8:00 am. - 5:00 pm, Fridays 8:30am - 12:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

University of North Carolina School of the Arts enrolls about 945 students and is a public 4-year institution in Winston Salem, North Carolina. It awards about 318 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

78% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $24,537 six years after entry and $38,357 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of North Carolina School of the Arts offer AI or data science degrees?

University of North Carolina School of the Arts reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

94 open professional jobs are listed in Forsyth County, 16 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. RTX has the most openings.