Business Administration, Management and Operations
Undergraduate certificate · Catawba Valley Community College · Hickory, NC
$32,230Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,380Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
100Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Catawba Valley Community College earn a median of $32,230 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $47,440 four years after graduating (middle half: $29,959–$68,346).
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Undergraduate certificate) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| South Piedmont Community College Polkton | $40,686 | — |
| Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown | $40,215 | $19,000 |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville | $35,845 | $15,293 |
| Wake Technical Community College Raleigh | $35,574 | $17,352 |
| Pitt Community College Winterville | $35,485 | $14,285 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville | $33,263 | $20,055 |
| Lenoir Community College Kinston | $33,197 | — |
| Southwestern Community College Sylva | $30,899 | — |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville | $29,126 | $15,500 |
| Johnston Community College Smithfield | $27,001 | — |
| Mitchell Community College Statesville | $26,976 | — |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury | $24,848 | — |
| Isothermal Community College Spindale | $23,595 | — |
| Wayne Community College Goldsboro | $17,672 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Catawba Valley Community College make?
The median salary is $32,230 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.