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Associate-4% vs national median55 grads tracked

Visual and Performing Arts at Illinois Central College

Ranked 103rd of 189 associate programs in Visual and Performing Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,410
middle 50%: $22,645 – $32,164
Median · 5 years out
$38,605
middle 50%: $28,969 – $49,171
Median · 10 years out
$44,849
middle 50%: $32,393 – $61,580

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Visual and Performing Arts (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Illinois Central College's associate program in Visual and Performing Arts earn a median $27,410 one year after graduating, rising to $44,849 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $40,342 for this field, ranking 103rd of 189 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
11.4 yrs
≈ $13,845 total interest

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