Visual and Performing Arts, Other at Northern Virginia Community College
Ranked 1st of 5 associate programs in Visual and Performing Arts, Other by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Visual and Performing Arts, Other (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Northern Virginia Community College's associate program in Visual and Performing Arts, Other earn a median $31,171 one year after graduating, rising to $58,934 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 11% above the national median of $36,903 for this field, ranking 1st of 5 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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