At a glance
Average net price
$17,879
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
47.3%
Admission rate
75%
Undergrad size
1,235
In-state tuition
$34,300
Out-of-state tuition
$34,300
Cost of attendance
$49,516
Median earnings (10y)
$48,793
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,096
- ACT midpoint
- 22
- Retention
- 77.3%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (25%), trades & services (24%), stem (14%).
- STEM14%
- Health13%
- Business25%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences11%
- Trades & services24%
- Business24.7%~305 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Parks & recreation23.3%~288 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions12.8%~158 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication6.9%~85 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education5.9%~73 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences3.6%~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History2.3%~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.4%~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology1.4%~17 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science0.9%~11 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~6 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
27 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 94 | $41,918 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 86 | $23,672 | $26,703 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 54 | $34,677 | $20,655 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 41 | $24,810 | $25,931 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | $25,794 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | $27,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 30 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 15 | $28,770 | $26,000 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 15 | $16,419 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Catawba College
Catawba College is a mid-sized institution located in Salisbury, North Carolina, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,235 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Parks & recreation, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Catawba College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,879 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $34,300 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $49,516 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 47.3%, a average completion outcome. 77.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $48,793 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Catawba College confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Parks & recreation, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (25% of credentials), trades & services (24% of credentials), stem (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Catawba College accepts 75% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,096. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.
Location & campus
Set in Salisbury, North Carolina (suburb), Catawba College draws students from across North Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Catawba College
Q.How much does Catawba College cost?
The average net price at Catawba College is $17,879 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $49,516.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Catawba College?
Catawba College has a 6-year graduation rate of 47.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Catawba College?
Catawba College admits 75% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Catawba College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Catawba College graduate earns $48,793 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Catawba College?
Published tuition is $34,300 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Catawba College located?
Catawba College is located in Salisbury, North Carolina (ZIP 28144).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Catawba College at their official website.