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Associate-17% vs national median144 grads tracked

Visual and Performing Arts at Horry - Georgetown Technical College

Ranked 170th of 189 associate programs in Visual and Performing Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$25,907
middle 50%: $19,694 – $33,505
Median · 5 years out
$33,604
middle 50%: $21,726 – $46,298
Median · 10 years out
$45,075
middle 50%: $34,351 – $63,874

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 Horry - Georgetown Technical College's associate program in Visual and Performing Arts earn a median $25,907 one year after graduating, rising to $45,075 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $40,342 for this field, ranking 170th 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
12.3 yrs
≈ $15,501 total interest

Same major at other universities

Northwestern Connecticut Community College
$34,322 · 5 yrs out
Hudson Valley Community College
$34,136 · 5 yrs out
South Texas College
$34,107 · 5 yrs out
Tompkins Cortland Community College
$34,040 · 5 yrs out
Niagara County Community College
$33,960 · 5 yrs out
Brightpoint Community College
$33,861 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Peninsula Community College
$33,372 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 5
$33,372 · 5 yrs out
McLennan Community College
$33,209 · 5 yrs out
Edison State Community College
$33,128 · 5 yrs out
Laramie County Community College
$33,078 · 5 yrs out
Del Mar College
$32,883 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Horry - Georgetown Technical College

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$75,158 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$70,841 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$67,499 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$61,378 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other (Certificate)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$56,069 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$55,993 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$55,156 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$54,124 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Certificate)
$53,696 · 5 yrs out
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (Associate)
$52,636 · 5 yrs out

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