Liberal Arts General Studies at Catawba Valley Community College
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Catawba Valley Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Catawba Valley Community College is located in Hickory, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 458 liberal arts general studies graduations were recorded at Catawba Valley Community College.
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Studying Online at Catawba Valley Community College
Many students take online classes at Catawba Valley Community College. Of 4,904 students, 3,098 (63%) studied exclusively online and 1,295 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Catawba Valley Community College
Rankings can help you compare Catawba Valley Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against peer institutions.
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 General Studies Graduates from Catawba Valley Community College
Graduates of Catawba Valley Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies 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 do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts General Studies 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
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Catawba Valley Community College comes in at $6,429.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Catawba Valley Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Catawba Valley Community College are 60% women (273) and 40% men (185).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Catawba Valley Community College
Among the 458 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Catawba Valley Community College, 60% were women (273) and 40% were men (185).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 304 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 76 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Asian | 39 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 32% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College, below the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Catawba Valley Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Catawba Valley Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 443 |
| General Studies | 15 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Those who complete Liberal Arts General Studies program at Catawba Valley Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Liberal Arts General Studies majors, 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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