Cosmetology at Catawba Valley Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Catawba Valley Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Catawba Valley Community College graduates earn $17k, placing them in the 43th percentile of all cosmetology certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (75 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Valley Community College | $16,506 | — | — | — |
| Gaston College | $27,008 | — | — | — |
| Central Carolina Community College | $24,101 | $23,264 | $12,167 | 0.50 |
| Wake Technical Community College | $23,286 | — | $7,693 | 0.33 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | $22,578 | $22,811 | $16,500 | 0.73 |
| Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill | $21,826 | $27,243 | $11,583 | 0.53 |
| National Median | $17,113 | — | $9,862 | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston College Dallas | $3,186 | $27,008 | — |
| Central Carolina Community College Sanford | $2,554 | $24,101 | $12,167 |
| Wake Technical Community College Raleigh | $2,336 | $23,286 | $7,693 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury | $2,064 | $22,578 | $16,500 |
| Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | — | $21,826 | $11,583 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Catawba Valley Community College, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.