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Associate-4% vs national median94 grads tracked

Fine and Studio Arts at Dutchess Community College

Ranked 28th of 51 associate programs in Fine and Studio Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$24,348
middle 50%: $18,313 – $35,591
Median · 5 years out
$35,853
middle 50%: $27,784 – $48,585
Median · 10 years out
$47,392
middle 50%: $38,967 – $58,363

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 Dutchess Community College's associate program in Fine and Studio Arts earn a median $24,348 one year after graduating, rising to $47,392 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $37,341 for this field, ranking 28th of 51 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
11.8 yrs
≈ $15,022 total interest

Same major at other universities

Kilgore College
$37,041 · 5 yrs out
Rockland Community College
$36,956 · 5 yrs out
Mohawk Valley Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$36,805 · 5 yrs out
Hudson Valley Community College
$36,522 · 5 yrs out
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
$36,215 · 5 yrs out
Tulsa Community College
$36,215 · 5 yrs out
Sinclair Community College
$35,686 · 5 yrs out
Kingsborough Community College/CUNY
$35,626 · 5 yrs out
Niagara County Community College
$35,263 · 5 yrs out
Northern Wyoming Community College District
$34,840 · 5 yrs out
Western Wyoming Community College
$34,840 · 5 yrs out
South Texas College
$34,615 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Dutchess Community College

Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$121,093 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$121,093 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$95,469 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$89,706 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Associate)
$80,183 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$80,183 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$77,901 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$77,631 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$76,595 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Associate)
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$73,668 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out

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