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Associate0% vs national median108 grads tracked

Fine and Studio Arts at Quinebaug Valley Community College

Ranked 20th of 51 associate programs in Fine and Studio Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$30,351
middle 50%: $22,593 – $41,115
Median · 5 years out
$37,341
middle 50%: $28,057 – $50,539
Median · 10 years out
$52,479
middle 50%: $33,372 – $70,870

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Fine and Studio Arts (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Quinebaug Valley Community College's associate program in Fine and Studio Arts earn a median $30,351 one year after graduating, rising to $52,479 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $37,341 for this field, ranking 20th of 51 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.

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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
10.6 yrs
≈ $13,025 total interest

Same major at other universities

Bristol Community College
$38,050 · 5 yrs out
Housatonic Community College
$38,050 · 5 yrs out
Holyoke Community College
$38,015 · 5 yrs out
Nassau Community College
$37,716 · 5 yrs out
Casper College
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
Naugatuck Valley Community College
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
Gateway Community College
$37,316 · 5 yrs out
Kilgore College
$37,041 · 5 yrs out
Rockland Community College
$36,956 · 5 yrs out
Mohawk Valley Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$36,805 · 5 yrs out
Hudson Valley Community College
$36,522 · 5 yrs out
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
$36,215 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Quinebaug Valley Community College

Engineering (Associate)
$77,631 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Science (Associate)
$77,631 · 5 yrs out
Data Processing (Associate)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$61,827 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate)
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Certificate)
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Certificate)
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Associate)
$53,243 · 5 yrs out
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$52,793 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Associate)
$52,031 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Associate)
$48,487 · 5 yrs out

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