Catawba College
Salisbury, North Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 1,235 undergraduates
All 8 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr). Another 33 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,618 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,495 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,412 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,440 |
| $110k and up | $24,420 |
| All families (average) | $17,879 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $44,296 | +$10,237 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $60,718 | +$26,659 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $70,522 | +$36,463 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,982 | +$14,923 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,583 | +$18,524 | clears the bar | $25,863 | 1.4 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $42,505 | +$8,446 | clears the bar | $22,268 | 2.6 yrs |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $39,633 | +$5,574 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 4.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,181 | +$14,122 | clears the bar | $24,625 | 1.7 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 47% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.