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Bachelor's-25% vs national median130 grads tracked

Visual and Performing Arts at University of Maine - Augusta

Ranked 365th of 376 bachelor's programs in Visual and Performing Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,522
middle 50%: $21,127 – $40,113
Median · 5 years out
$36,620
middle 50%: $27,356 – $49,211
Median · 10 years out
$44,978
middle 50%: $29,336 – $59,848

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Visual and Performing Arts (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of University of Maine - Augusta's bachelor's program in Visual and Performing Arts earn a median $28,522 one year after graduating, rising to $44,978 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 25% below the national median of $48,719 for this field, ranking 365th of 376 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
11.6 yrs
≈ $14,078 total interest

Same major at other universities

Southeast Missouri State University
$37,242 · 5 yrs out
South Carolina State University
$37,105 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University - Billings
$37,041 · 5 yrs out
North Greenville University
$37,002 · 5 yrs out
Columbia College
$36,966 · 5 yrs out
Hanover College
$36,903 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Southwestern State University
$35,973 · 5 yrs out
Southern Virginia University
$35,899 · 5 yrs out
Grace College and Theological Seminary
$35,274 · 5 yrs out
Regent University
$35,233 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern State University
$34,840 · 5 yrs out
Aurora University
$34,307 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Maine - Augusta

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$83,820 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$68,774 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$68,758 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$65,715 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$60,976 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor's)
$60,508 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Bachelor's)
$59,517 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration (Bachelor's)
$59,517 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$58,913 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$58,065 · 5 yrs out
Biology, General (Bachelor's)
$58,065 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out

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