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Associate+32% vs national median433 grads tracked

Visual and Performing Arts at New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York

Ranked 8th of 189 associate programs in Visual and Performing Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$30,304
middle 50%: $21,191 – $48,534
Median · 5 years out
$53,258
middle 50%: $37,361 – $70,796
Median · 10 years out
$68,604
middle 50%: $47,191 – $92,387

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 New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York's associate program in Visual and Performing Arts earn a median $30,304 one year after graduating, rising to $68,604 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 32% above the national median of $40,342 for this field, ranking 8th 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
8.3 yrs
≈ $10,121 total interest

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