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Visual and Performing Arts, General at Dutchess Community College

Ranked 4th of 13 associate programs in Visual and Performing Arts, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$24,386
middle 50%: $18,470 – $31,611
Median · 5 years out
$40,550
middle 50%: $26,852 – $52,283
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Visual and Performing Arts, General (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Dutchess Community College's associate program in Visual and Performing Arts, General earn a median $24,386 one year after graduating, rising to $40,550 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 2% above the national median of $39,777 for this field, ranking 4th 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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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
12 yrs
≈ $14,419 total interest

Same major at other universities

Piedmont Virginia Community College
$44,737 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Westchester Community College
$42,576 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Bronx Community College
$41,525 · 5 yrs out
Queensborough Community College-CUNY
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Suffolk County Community College
$39,777 · 5 yrs out
Northern Virginia Community College
$39,043 · 5 yrs out
Genesee Community College
$38,738 · 5 yrs out
Kingsborough Community College/CUNY
$38,226 · 5 yrs out
Ulster County Community College
$36,444 · 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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