Lenoir-Rhyne University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,359
students enrolled
634
degrees and certificates a year
48%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$20,689
average net price a year
Tuition $30,000
$44,799
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$45,543
median earnings, 10 years after entry
90% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 34% | 216 |
| Business & management | 23% | 145 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 8% | 51 |
| Education | 7% | 47 |
| Public administration & social work | 4% | 24 |
AI and data programs
Lenoir-Rhyne University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Lenoir-Rhyne University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Catawba County, where the college is.
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108
open professional jobs
12
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
3%
ask for AI skills
3 jobs
3.5%
unemployment in Catawba County
2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier
$64,544
median household income
Catawba County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (2 open), finance (3 open), sales (11 open), operations (18 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (4 open).
Hiring most: Corning (51), Profile Products (5), US Conec (4), LifePoint Health (3), A-1 Termite and Pest Control (2), Black & Veatch (2), Cintas (2), Rock Entertainment Group (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (52), Operations (18), Sales (11), Administration (4), Human Resources (4), Programs (4). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Western Piedmont Workforce Development Board.
- NCWorks Career Center- Catawba CountyConover · 828-468-6947 · Monday-Thursday 8am-5:30pm;(Closes for lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm)
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir-Rhyne University enrolls about 1,359 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Hickory, North Carolina. It awards about 634 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- 48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,799 six years after entry and $45,543 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Lenoir-Rhyne University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Lenoir-Rhyne University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- 108 open professional jobs are listed in Catawba County, 12 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Corning has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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