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Catawba Valley Community College
#19 in Best Community Colleges in North Carolina
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 2 Year
  • Hickory, NC
  • 182 reviews
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    Overall Value

    Value
    C+
    Based on average net price, earnings potential, student and alumni reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    88%
    of students feel like they are getting their money's worth out of their program.8 responses
    Graduation Rate
    38%
    National
    49%

    Earnings

    Median Earnings 2 Years After Graduation
    $23,900/ year
    National
    $26,913
    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $28,800/ year
    National
    $33,028
    2 Years After Graduation
    • 25% Earn Less Than
      $13,900/ year
    • 25% Earn More Than
      $35,500/ year
    6 Years After Graduation
    • 25% Earn Less Than
      $16,800/ year
    • 25% Earn More Than
      $41,400/ year
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    Job Placement

    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    84%
    Employed 6 Years After Graduation
    83%
    36%
    of students agree that the alumni network is very strong.11 responses
    92%
    of students feel the career center was helpful in finding them a job or internship.12 responses

    Student Debt

    Average Loan Amount
    $5,012/ year
    National
    $6,768
    Loan Default Rate
    17%
    National
    11%
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