Catawba Valley Community College

Catawba Valley Community College is a public community college located in Hickory, NC. It offers 97 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 3 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,427 for North Carolina residents and $7,803 for out-of-state students at Catawba Valley Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,446) of public community colleges in North Carolina.
It has 4,904 students that are higher than the average population (3,451 students) of community colleges in North Carolina. In addition, 3,098 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (14 to 1) of North Carolina community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $30,700.
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Academic Overview

Catawba Valley Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Hickory, North Carolina.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,427 for North Carolina residents and $7,803 for other students on average. It offers 97 degree programs through 50 Certificate, 47 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 3 programs (1 Certificate, 2 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC
Phone828-327-7000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,427
Out-of-State$7,803
Student Population »4,904 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »35%
Transfer-out Rate33%
Retention Rate65% (Full-time)
53% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$7,592
Students to Faculty10:1 (10.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$30,700

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,427 for North Carolina residents and $7,803 for out-of-state students at Catawba Valley Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,446) over public community colleges in North Carolina.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Catawba Valley Community College. Then, we compare its costs to North Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,427$7,803
Books & Supplies$1,100
Off-Campus Living Costs$27,260
Average Financial Aid$7,592
Cost of Attendance$30,787$36,163
After Financial Aid$23,195$28,571
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$30,700
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Catawba Valley Community College$2,427$7,803
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina$2,561$8,446
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Catawba Valley Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 3 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Certificate, 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs12NOT OFFERED
Total Programs5047NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Agriculture program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Turf and Turfgrass ManagementNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and AssistantNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information Technology9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Information Science/StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist24 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 423 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)NOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Cyber/Computer Forensics and CounterterrorismNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and TechnologyNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)NOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrician17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/Administration5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
PolysomnographyNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)NOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 64 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and Management4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 29 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,904 students at Catawba Valley Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,754 male students and 2,414 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,1681,2072,961
Male Students1,7545521,202
Female Students2,4146551,759

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Catawba Valley Community College, there are 4,172 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 3,740 students were attending classes through distance learning (2,584 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,156 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,172
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,584
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,156
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses432
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