Liberal Arts & Humanities at Catawba Valley Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts & Humanities, consider the program at Catawba Valley Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Catawba Valley Community College sits in Hickory, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Catawba Valley Community College
Distance learning is available at Catawba Valley Community College. Among 4,904 students, 3,098 (63%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,295 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Catawba Valley Community College
Use these rankings to compare Catawba Valley Community College’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 389 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #46 of 71 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #188 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #318 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #541 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Catawba Valley Community College
Graduates of Catawba Valley Community College’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,381 |
| 2 years | $24,679 |
| 3 years | $27,887 |
| 4 years | $34,111 |
| 5 years | $41,816 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Catawba Valley Community College earn a median of $34,111, compared with $37,322 for all Catawba Valley Community College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Catawba Valley Community College is $6,429.
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Catawba Valley Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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