Visual and Performing Arts, General at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Ranked 11th of 13 associate programs in Visual and Performing Arts, General by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Visual and Performing Arts, General (associate) graduates.
Graduates of CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College's associate program in Visual and Performing Arts, General earn a median $25,428 one year after graduating, rising to $52,165 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $39,777 for this field, ranking 11th of 13 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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