WhatGradsMake
Certificate (under 1 year)-3% vs national median30 grads tracked

Fine and Studio Arts at Northwestern Connecticut Community College

Ranked 3rd of 3 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Fine and Studio Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$25,504
middle 50%: $17,686 – $34,421
Median · 5 years out
$35,940
middle 50%: $28,969 – $43,948
Median · 10 years out
$44,669
middle 50%: $31,905 – $55,935

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Fine and Studio Arts (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Northwestern Connecticut Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Fine and Studio Arts earn a median $25,504 one year after graduating, rising to $44,669 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $37,124 for this field, ranking 3rd of 3 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
12.1 yrs
≈ $14,990 total interest

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