Visual and Performing Arts at State University of New York at Stony Brook
Ranked 34th of 35 doctoral (research) programs in Visual and Performing Arts by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Visual and Performing Arts (doctoral (research)) graduates.
Graduates of State University of New York at Stony Brook's doctoral (research) program in Visual and Performing Arts earn a median $42,033 one year after graduating, rising to $70,870 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 16% below the national median of $68,571 for this field, ranking 34th of 35 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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