Visual and Performing Arts at South Texas College
Ranked 166th of 189 associate programs in Visual and Performing Arts by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Visual and Performing Arts (associate) graduates.
Graduates of South Texas College's associate program in Visual and Performing Arts earn a median $23,638 one year after graduating, rising to $53,107 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 15% below the national median of $40,342 for this field, ranking 166th 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.
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