Fine and Studio Arts at Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA · Associate's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
Pasadena City College graduates in fine and studio arts earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pasadena City College Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 28 colleges reporting fine and studio arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $71,302 | $64,880 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA | $44,615 | $39,288 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Erie Community College Buffalo, NY | $43,596 | $41,494 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $42,827 | $46,784 | #2 | — |
| 5 | County College of Morris Randolph, NJ | $41,171 | $36,135 | #8 | $33,881 |
| 6 | Bristol Community College Fall River, MA | $38,470 | $33,877 | #11 | — |
| 7 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $37,769 | $38,411 | #5 | $19,024 |
| 8 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $36,991 | $37,609 | #6 | — |
| 9 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $36,502 | $34,742 | #10 | $14,920 |
| 10 | Connecticut State Community College Hartford, CT | $34,728 | $31,266 | #15 | $22,100 |
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| 17 | Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS | $30,518 | $37,028 | #7 | — |
| 18 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $30,473 | $29,004 | #18 | — |
| 19 | Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY | $30,454 | $28,986 | #19 | — |
| 20 | Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA | $30,107 | $27,395 | #21 | — |
| 21 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $29,816 | $27,131 | #22 | — |
| 22 | El Paso Community College El Paso, TX | $28,829 | $29,311 | #17 | $9,347 |
| 23 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $28,086 | $26,732 | #23 | — |
Other Majors at Pasadena City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,357 | $90,156 | #73 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,752 | $20,816 | #226 of 547 |
| Social Sciences | $48,709 | $29,847 | #8 of 38 |
| Natural Sciences | $47,721 | — | #4 of 5 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,235 | — | #22 of 53 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,033 | $28,492 | #298 of 426 |
| Psychology | $42,700 | $24,894 | #26 of 106 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $41,808 | — | #8 of 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,598 | — | #566 of 947 |
| Sociology | $39,348 | — | #24 of 29 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $33,915 | — | #27 of 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pasadena City College fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $30,107 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pasadena City College rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 28 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Pasadena City College ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Pasadena City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($31,650).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.