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Associate-3% vs national median319 grads tracked

Visual and Performing Arts at South Plains College

Ranked 95th of 189 associate programs in Visual and Performing Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,053
middle 50%: $19,339 – $34,078
Median · 5 years out
$39,143
middle 50%: $28,859 – $51,180
Median · 10 years out
$50,767
middle 50%: $37,592 – $68,098

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 South Plains College's associate program in Visual and Performing Arts earn a median $26,053 one year after graduating, rising to $50,767 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $40,342 for this field, ranking 95th 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
≈ $13,601 total interest

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