Accounting and Related Services at Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 26 graduates a year
Catawba Valley Community College graduates in accounting and related services earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Catawba Valley Community College Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 101 colleges reporting accounting and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $90,270 | $91,778 | #1 | $62,261 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $87,526 | $89,015 | #2 | $67,492 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $87,526 | $89,015 | #3 | $67,492 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $87,526 | $89,015 | #4 | $67,492 |
| 5 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $84,256 | $77,608 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $83,719 | $85,986 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $69,023 | $62,852 | #8 | — |
| 8 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH | $66,617 | $71,090 | #7 | — |
| 9 | Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA | $60,697 | $53,450 | #16 | — |
| 10 | Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA | $60,390 | $54,991 | #13 | $35,597 |
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| 48 | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | $44,401 | $47,634 | #37 | $23,271 |
| 49 | Butte College Oroville, CA | $44,175 | $40,196 | #68 | — |
| 50 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $44,023 | $47,243 | #39 | — |
| 51 | Catawba Valley Community College Hickory, NC | $43,703 | $46,900 | #43 | $35,972 |
| 52 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN | $43,282 | $41,344 | #63 | — |
| 53 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $43,199 | $42,443 | #58 | $52,724 |
| 54 | Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO | $42,946 | $46,047 | #44 | — |
Other Majors at Catawba Valley Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $53,870 | $41,191 | #180 of 290 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,919 | — | #143 of 176 |
| Precision Metal Working | $43,883 | — | #274 of 365 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,380 | $32,230 | #81 of 120 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $35,653 | $27,562 | #260 of 496 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $25,908 | $16,506 | #550 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Catawba Valley Community College accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,972 one year after graduating and $43,703 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Catawba Valley Community College rank for accounting and related services?
Among 101 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Catawba Valley Community College ranks #51 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Catawba Valley Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($44,589).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.