Design and Applied Arts at Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, North Carolina • Associate's
Median Earnings
$25,194
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$25,194
Design and Applied Arts
National Average
$30,629
All schools, same program
School Average
$36,234
All programs at Catawba Valley Community College
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
4
Completers (IPEDS)
484
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$25,194
Median Earnings
Design and Applied Arts at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| The New School | $54,096 | $14,750 |
| County College of Morris | $47,849 | — |
| Interior Designers Institute | $46,273 | $24,500 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | $43,234 | — |
| Ferris State University | $41,116 | — |
| Dallas College | $40,260 | — |
| Austin Community College District | $40,255 | $19,939 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | $40,168 | $12,000 |
| Portland Community College | $39,984 | $17,506 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | $39,369 | $11,640 |
Other Programs at Catawba Valley Community College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $58,932 | $5,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $49,214 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $47,972 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,780 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $38,016 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $35,972 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $34,570 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $34,111 | $5,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $32,467 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $32,230 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.