Business Administration & Management at Catawba Valley Community College
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Catawba Valley Community College is located in Hickory, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 99 business administration & management 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. Of 4,904 students, 3,098 (63%) studied exclusively online and 1,295 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Business Administration & Management Rankings at Catawba Valley Community College
Use these rankings to compare Catawba Valley Community College’s Business Administration & Management program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #14 of 90 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #36 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #91 of 535 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #141 of 530 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #468 of 1,983 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #616 of 2,012 |
Earnings for Business Administration & Management Graduates from Catawba Valley Community College
Students who complete Catawba Valley Community College’s Business Administration & Management program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,107 |
| 2 years | $28,236 |
| 3 years | $30,990 |
| 4 years | $34,570 |
| 5 years | $36,105 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Business Administration & Management graduates from Catawba Valley Community College report median earnings of $34,570, compared with $37,322 for all Catawba Valley Community College graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Business Administration & Management graduates from Catawba Valley Community College is $8,573.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Business Administration & Management graduates at Catawba Valley Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business Administration & Management graduates at Catawba Valley Community College are 64% women (63) and 36% men (36).
Business Administration & Management Associate’s Program at Catawba Valley Community College
Of the 36 associate’s business administration & management degrees awarded at Catawba Valley Community College, 67% were women (24) and 33% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Business Administration & Management associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College, lower than the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business Administration & Management Concentrations at Catawba Valley Community College
This Business Administration & Management program at Catawba Valley Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 99 |
Best-Paid Careers for Business Administration & Management Graduates
Students who finish Business Administration & Management program at Catawba Valley Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Business Administration & Management graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Security Management Specialists | $128,654 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,666 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
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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