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Associate-7% vs national median47 grads tracked

Visual and Performing Arts, Other at Virginia Peninsula Community College

Ranked 4th of 5 associate programs in Visual and Performing Arts, Other by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,421
middle 50%: $26,170 – $49,308
Median · 5 years out
$34,351
middle 50%: $27,582 – $54,051
Median · 10 years out
$44,398
middle 50%: $28,969 – $62,818

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Visual and Performing Arts, Other (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Virginia Peninsula Community College's associate program in Visual and Performing Arts, Other earn a median $34,421 one year after graduating, rising to $44,398 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% below the national median of $36,903 for this field, ranking 4th 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.

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
11.4 yrs
≈ $13,368 total interest

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