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Associate-2% vs national median33 grads tracked

Visual and Performing Arts at Alvin Community College

Ranked 86th of 189 associate programs in Visual and Performing Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$22,285
middle 50%: $17,497 – $26,371
Median · 5 years out
$39,609
middle 50%: $30,437 – $61,332
Median · 10 years out
$54,051
middle 50%: $35,184 – $68,164

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 Alvin Community College's associate program in Visual and Performing Arts earn a median $22,285 one year after graduating, rising to $54,051 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $40,342 for this field, ranking 86th 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
10.8 yrs
≈ $14,069 total interest

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