Visual and Performing Arts, General at Columbus State Community College
Ranked 1st of 1 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Visual and Performing Arts, General by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Visual and Performing Arts, General (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Columbus State Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Visual and Performing Arts, General earn a median $32,687 one year after graduating, rising to $40,471 by year five. Figures are based on 415 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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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