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Associate-26% vs national median237 grads tracked

Visual and Performing Arts at El Paso Community College

Ranked 186th of 189 associate programs in Visual and Performing Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$24,637
middle 50%: $18,836 – $31,729
Median · 5 years out
$29,673
middle 50%: $22,650 – $40,057
Median · 10 years out
$35,872
middle 50%: $25,570 – $47,916

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 El Paso Community College's associate program in Visual and Performing Arts earn a median $24,637 one year after graduating, rising to $35,872 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 26% below the national median of $40,342 for this field, ranking 186th 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
15.3 yrs
≈ $18,902 total interest

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