Catawba College

What are the graduation rates for students at Catawba College?

Catawba College's reported graduation rate is 47% for the measured first-time, full-time student cohort. The reported four-year and six-year rates are also 47%. These figures describe the completion of specific entering cohorts within defined time limits, not the share of all students - including transfers and part-time students - who eventually earn a degree.

The reported first-year retention rate is 77%, meaning roughly three-quarters of the measured entering group returned the following year. Retention and graduation measure different outcomes: returning after one year does not imply completing a degree, and a student who transfers elsewhere may not count as a Catawba graduate. Applicants comparing colleges should use the same cohort definition and reporting year for each comparison.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Catawba College?

Available College Scorecard field-of-study figures describe earnings measured one year after graduation for particular programs, rather than an expected salary for every Catawba graduate. Reported examples include $41,918 for business administration, $34,677 for teacher education focused on specific levels and methods, and $28,770 for communication and media studies.

Other reported one-year figures include $24,810 for biology and $23,672 for sports, kinesiology, and physical education. These measures reflect graduates represented in the underlying earnings records; they are not starting-salary offers and should not be interpreted as a promise of employment or pay. Results can differ with occupation, location, further education, hours worked, and the size of the group reported. One-year figures are especially limited for fields in which graduates commonly pursue additional training.