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Associate-5% vs national median135 grads tracked

Visual and Performing Arts at Ulster County Community College

Ranked 110th of 189 associate programs in Visual and Performing Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$25,504
middle 50%: $18,992 – $31,860
Median · 5 years out
$38,255
middle 50%: $29,296 – $51,400
Median · 10 years out
$49,035
middle 50%: $34,107 – $82,803

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 Ulster County Community College's associate program in Visual and Performing Arts earn a median $25,504 one year after graduating, rising to $49,035 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $40,342 for this field, ranking 110th 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
11.2 yrs
≈ $14,032 total interest

Same major at other universities

Northern Oklahoma College
$38,573 · 5 yrs out
San Antonio College
$38,562 · 5 yrs out
Chemeketa Community College
$38,509 · 5 yrs out
Parkland College
$38,450 · 5 yrs out
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
$38,341 · 5 yrs out
Northwest State Community College
$38,279 · 5 yrs out
Monroe Community College
$38,238 · 5 yrs out
Cape Cod Community College
$38,226 · 5 yrs out
Normandale Community College
$38,141 · 5 yrs out
Bristol Community College
$38,050 · 5 yrs out
Dutchess Community College
$37,984 · 5 yrs out
Great Falls College Montana State University
$37,984 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Ulster County Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$87,571 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$86,888 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$81,741 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Certificate)
$81,741 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Associate)
$73,442 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$73,442 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Certificate)
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$58,998 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$57,619 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$56,642 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Certificate)
$54,993 · 5 yrs out

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