Visual and Performing Arts: associate's degree earnings by college

Median earnings of visual and performing arts graduates (associate's degree) one year after graduation, at 10 colleges. National median: $29,211, rising to $34,099 after four years.

#CollegeStateEarnings after 1 yrAfter 4 yrsMedian debt
1Austin Community College DistrictTX$39,441—$11,000
2Dutchess Community CollegeNY$32,194$31,680—
3Community College of Baltimore CountyMD$31,064$32,927—
4Full Sail UniversityFL$30,071$38,049$22,728
5Volunteer State Community CollegeTN$29,211——
6CUNY Bronx Community CollegeNY$25,370$28,482—
7Pima Community CollegeAZ$24,081$32,912$7,000
8San Jacinto Community CollegeTX$23,847$36,746—
9Mississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegeMS$21,757—$7,875
10CUNY Queensborough Community CollegeNY$19,693$27,011—

Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.

Frequently asked questions

How much do visual and performing arts graduates earn?

The median college reports $29,211 in earnings one year after a associate's degree in visual and performing arts and $34,099 four years after. The highest is $39,441 at Austin Community College District.

How much student debt do visual and performing arts graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $11,000 at the typical college.