Visual and Performing Arts, General at Pennsylvania State University (The) - Altoona
Ranked 44th of 44 bachelor's 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 (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of Pennsylvania State University (The) - Altoona's bachelor's program in Visual and Performing Arts, General earn a median $23,262 one year after graduating, rising to $39,163 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 35% below the national median of $49,164 for this field, ranking 44th of 44 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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