Is Catawba Valley Community College worth it?
Catawba Valley Community College is a public, two-year institution in Hickory, North Carolina (small city). It awarded 1,224 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, welding technology and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$33,668
Median earnings 4 years after
$44,829
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,977
Average net price
$10,528
Completion rate
35%
Completions (2024)
1,224
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,741
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $23,951 | $41,497 | 144 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $29,469 | $36,141 | 47 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $52,273 | $58,094 | 42 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate certificate | $32,230 | $43,380 | 40 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $64,707 | $66,385 | 35 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $41,425 | $43,089 | 32 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $27,562 | $35,653 | 29 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $55,128 | $66,069 | 21 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,506 | $25,908 | 20 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $41,191 | $53,870 | 19 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $35,972 | $43,703 | 16 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 443 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 100 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 66 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 60 |
| Electrician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 42 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 36 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 24 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | Associate | 21 |
| Information Technology | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 19 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 18 |
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Sources: federal figures for Catawba Valley Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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