Health and Medical Administrative Services at Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 64 graduates a year
Catawba Valley Community College graduates in health and medical administrative services earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Catawba Valley Community College Compares for Health and Medical Administrative Services
All 496 colleges reporting health and medical administrative 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 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME | $131,737 | $140,002 | #1 | $136,516 |
| 2 | Durham Technical Community College Durham, NC | $88,914 | $95,417 | #2 | $70,267 |
| 3 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $88,737 | $93,563 | #3 | $68,630 |
| 4 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $71,568 | $73,506 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $62,167 | $58,920 | #6 | $51,161 |
| 6 | Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA | $59,345 | $54,000 | #7 | $47,046 |
| 7 | Eastern Iowa Community College District Davenport, IA | $56,856 | $59,806 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Central Arizona College Coolidge, AZ | $51,306 | $52,718 | #8 | — |
| 9 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $51,083 | $50,189 | #13 | $52,904 |
| 10 | Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester, MN | $50,654 | $48,385 | #14 | $45,675 |
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| 257 | North-West College-Riverside Riverside, CA | $35,864 | $32,634 | #377 | $30,352 |
| 258 | North-West College-Anaheim Anaheim, CA | $35,864 | $32,634 | #378 | $30,352 |
| 259 | North-West College-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $35,864 | $32,634 | #379 | $30,352 |
| 260 | Catawba Valley Community College Hickory, NC | $35,653 | $38,261 | #193 | $27,562 |
| 261 | Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA | $35,513 | $32,338 | #384 | $25,738 |
| 262 | Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL | $35,489 | $37,773 | #203 | $34,090 |
| 263 | Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY | $35,470 | $40,163 | #127 | $21,217 |
Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Credentials at Catawba Valley Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $29,469 | $36,141 | — |
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 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $43,703 | $35,972 | #51 of 101 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,380 | $32,230 | #81 of 120 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $25,908 | $16,506 | #550 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Catawba Valley Community College health and medical administrative services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,562 one year after graduating and $35,653 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Catawba Valley Community College rank for health and medical administrative services?
Among 496 colleges reporting earnings for health and medical administrative services graduates, Catawba Valley Community College ranks #260 by median pay four years after graduation, and #193 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is health and medical administrative services at Catawba Valley Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for health and medical administrative services ($35,447).
← All data for Catawba Valley Community College · Methodology
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.