by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Catawba Valley Community College. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
At Catawba Valley Community College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 2,448 undergraduate (2,448 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Catawba Valley Community College.
Among Catawba Valley Community College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $45,497 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $32,107 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $25,381 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $20,861 |
Explore the full list of majors at Catawba Valley Community College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,224 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
458 | $25,381 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
66 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Office Management/Administration. · Health/Health Care Administration/Management. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. |
51 | $20,861 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). |
28 | $45,497 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
16 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. |
8 | NA |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. ↳ Pre-Nursing Studies. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
99 | $32,107 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting and Finance. |
23 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. |
126 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician. · Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other. |
34 | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
14 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
12 | NA |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer Engineering Technology/Technician. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
64 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
45 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. |
40 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | 11 | NA |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
8 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. |
8 | NA |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
7 | NA |
| Homeland Security. ↳ Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Commercial and Advertising Art. |
21 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Turf and Turfgrass Management. · Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. ↳ Pre-Engineering. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Development. |
2 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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