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Bachelor's-2% vs national median162 grads tracked

Visual and Performing Arts, Other at Clemson University

Ranked 4th of 6 bachelor's programs in Visual and Performing Arts, Other by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$30,037
middle 50%: $23,771 – $39,793
Median · 5 years out
$48,487
middle 50%: $35,666 – $66,866
Median · 10 years out
$61,703
middle 50%: $46,708 – $79,944

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Visual and Performing Arts, Other (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Clemson University's bachelor's program in Visual and Performing Arts, Other earn a median $30,037 one year after graduating, rising to $61,703 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $49,582 for this field, ranking 4th of 6 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
8.9 yrs
≈ $10,870 total interest

Same major at other universities

Portland State University
$57,688 · 5 yrs out
University of Michigan
$56,170 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
$49,582 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$41,244 · 5 yrs out
Western Illinois University
$38,771 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Clemson University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$151,716 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$141,351 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$138,614 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's)
$133,128 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$124,978 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,290 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$110,498 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$109,693 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,918 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,528 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out

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