Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Catawba Valley Community College · Hickory, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Catawba Valley Community College earn a median of $23,951 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,893–$61,611). Median debt is $5,500, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph Community College Asheboro | $40,145 | — |
| Beaufort County Community College Washington | $38,009 | — |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville | $36,276 | $11,434 |
| University of Mount Olive Mount Olive | $35,452 | $25,250 |
| Vance-Granville Community College Henderson | $34,109 | — |
| Lenoir Community College Kinston | $33,374 | — |
| Bladen Community College Dublin | $33,007 | — |
| Carteret Community College Morehead City | $31,113 | — |
| Rockingham Community College Wentworth | $30,865 | — |
| Wake Technical Community College Raleigh | $30,373 | $10,500 |
| Cape Fear Community College Wilmington | $30,056 | $8,000 |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville | $29,456 | $15,638 |
| Western Piedmont Community College Morganton | $29,365 | — |
| Craven Community College New Bern | $28,745 | — |
| Sampson Community College Clinton | $28,489 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Catawba Valley Community College make?
The median salary is $23,951 one year after graduation and $41,816 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $5,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.