All Catawba College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Science & Math · 6
- Business & Finance · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $52,583 | $25,931 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $27,389 | $42,505 | $25,794 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $46,068 | $60,718 | $26,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,305 | $44,296 | $26,703 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Nursing | $70,522 | — | $27,250 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $23,577 | $39,633 | $27,000 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $38,071 | $48,982 | $20,655 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $32,323 | $48,181 | $26,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Catawba College students earn a median $48,793 ten years after starting college, more than 65% of North Carolina colleges we cover. 47% graduate within six years.
Catawba College majors questions
How many majors does Catawba College offer?
Catawba College offers 36 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Catawba College?
Business Administration graduates from Catawba College earn a median $60,718 four years after graduating, the highest of the 7 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,000.
Which Catawba College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $39,633 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Catawba College overview