General Studies at Catawba Valley Community College
If you are interested in studying General Studies, consider 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 in Hickory, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 general studies degrees were awarded at Catawba Valley Community College.
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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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Studies graduates at Catawba Valley Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Studies graduates at Catawba Valley Community College are 60% women (9) and 40% men (6).
General Studies Associate’s Program at Catawba Valley Community College
Of the 15 associate’s general studies graduates at Catawba Valley Community College, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College, below the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Studies Graduates
Students who finish General Studies program at Catawba Valley Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for General Studies 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.