Economics, political science, and psychology are popular majors at UNC Chapel Hill. Social sciences explore a range of important societal themes and topics and are great majors for developing critical thinking and analysis skills.

Students at UNC Chapel Hill can pursue either a BA or BS in biology as a foundation for careers in biological, environmental, and medical sciences. Concentrations include general biology, cell and molecular biology, bioengineering, biostatistics, and biochemistry.

Communication and media courses explore the many ways communications impact society, as students develop skills for analyzing, interpreting, and critiquing communication problems and questions

Students who major in business administration at UNC are encouraged to take a broad cross-section of business management courses supported by the UNC Kenan–Flagler Business School, while also exploring fine arts, humanities, and natural and social sciences.

Health studies provide a foundation for a wide range of health services and medical careers, and UNC offers a range of health, physiology, and nursing pathways.

UNC has flexible tracks for math majors. Both BA and BS degrees are offered along with pathways for applied mathematics, doing Honors research with a faculty mentor, or pursuing a career in math education.