Associate42 grads tracked
Fine and Studio Arts at Parkland College
Median · 1 year out
$33,162
middle 50%: $22,616 – $55,935
Median · 5 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Median · 10 years out
$59,848
middle 50%: $33,372 – $105,099
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 Parkland College's associate program in Fine and Studio Arts earn a median $33,162 one year after graduating, rising to $59,848 by year ten. Figures are based on 42 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
9.1 yrs
≈ $10,926 total interest
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$46,663 · 5 yrs out
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$45,413 · 5 yrs out
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$44,849 · 5 yrs out
Empire State University
$42,146 · 5 yrs out
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$41,525 · 5 yrs out
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$41,079 · 5 yrs out
Herkimer County Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$39,884 · 5 yrs out
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$39,482 · 5 yrs out
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
$39,081 · 5 yrs out
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$38,623 · 5 yrs out
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