University of North Carolina Asheville is the only designated liberal arts institution in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville offers an education that is adaptive, affordable, and endlessly relevant.
Founded in 1959, A-B Tech is the largest higher education institution in the area, serving approximately 23,000 students annually. The community college offers more than 150 degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
The Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College offers the Associate in Arts, the Associate in Science, the Associate in Fine Art in Visual arts and more.