Universities/NC/Catawba College

Catawba College

Salisbury, NC · Private Nonprofit · 1,235 students

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$49k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
75%Acceptance Rate
47%Graduation Rate
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Is Catawba College worth it?
✅ Excellent ROI
$197,200 total cost vs $608,448 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

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Your intended major
$46,068/yr starting → $64,539/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$34k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$137,200
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$197,200

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1–2 (starting salary)$92,136
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$516,312
Total 10-yr Earnings$608,448

Key Numbers

$411,248
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
4.3 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+15%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
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