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Associate-5% vs national median42 grads tracked

Visual and Performing Arts at Cape Cod Community College

Ranked 112th of 189 associate programs in Visual and Performing Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,371
middle 50%: $18,816 – $32,972
Median · 5 years out
$38,226
middle 50%: $25,504 – $52,354
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 Cape Cod Community College's associate program in Visual and Performing Arts earn a median $26,371 one year after graduating, rising to $38,226 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $40,342 for this field, ranking 112th 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.

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
12.5 yrs
≈ $14,840 total interest

Same major at other universities

Chemeketa Community College
$38,509 · 5 yrs out
Parkland College
$38,450 · 5 yrs out
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
$38,341 · 5 yrs out
Northwest State Community College
$38,279 · 5 yrs out
Ulster County Community College
$38,255 · 5 yrs out
Monroe Community College
$38,238 · 5 yrs out
Normandale Community College
$38,141 · 5 yrs out
Bristol Community College
$38,050 · 5 yrs out
Dutchess Community College
$37,984 · 5 yrs out
Great Falls College Montana State University
$37,984 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State Community College
$37,935 · 5 yrs out
Rend Lake College
$37,935 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Cape Cod Community College

Fire Protection (Associate)
$131,379 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$80,834 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Associate)
$74,055 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$74,055 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$74,034 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$67,254 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$66,438 · 5 yrs out
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Associate)
$65,458 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate)
$59,635 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Associate)
$58,858 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Certificate)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Legal Support Services (Certificate)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out

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