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Associate-5% vs national median110 grads tracked

Visual and Performing Arts at Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Ranked 108th of 189 associate programs in Visual and Performing Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,315
middle 50%: $21,553 – $40,613
Median · 5 years out
$38,341
middle 50%: $27,732 – $56,069
Median · 10 years out
$55,746
middle 50%: $43,047 – $70,298

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 Anoka-Ramsey Community College's associate program in Visual and Performing Arts earn a median $29,315 one year after graduating, rising to $55,746 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $40,342 for this field, ranking 108th 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
10.3 yrs
≈ $12,860 total interest

Same major at other universities

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 10
$38,668 · 5 yrs out
Illinois Central College
$38,605 · 5 yrs out
Northern Oklahoma College
$38,573 · 5 yrs out
San Antonio College
$38,562 · 5 yrs out
Chemeketa Community College
$38,509 · 5 yrs out
Parkland College
$38,450 · 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
Cape Cod Community College
$38,226 · 5 yrs out
Normandale Community College
$38,141 · 5 yrs out
Bristol Community College
$38,050 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Computer Science (Associate)
$87,244 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$84,494 · 5 yrs out
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$84,494 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$81,172 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$77,940 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Associate)
$72,204 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$67,813 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate)
$64,402 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$63,270 · 5 yrs out
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$63,270 · 5 yrs out

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