Visual and Performing Arts at Middlesex College
Edison, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Middlesex College graduates in visual and performing arts earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Middlesex College Compares for Visual and Performing Arts
All 10 colleges reporting visual and performing 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 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $49,551 | $45,121 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $38,049 | $40,498 | #2 | $27,720 |
| 3 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $36,746 | $37,360 | #3 | $21,173 |
| 4 | Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY | $34,099 | $32,455 | #4 | $23,694 |
| 5 | Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $32,927 | $28,897 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Dutchess Community College Poughkeepsie, NY | $31,680 | $30,153 | #5 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Bronx Community College Bronx, NY | $28,482 | $27,109 | #8 | $18,700 |
| 8 | Middlesex College Edison, NJ | $28,432 | $24,954 | #10 | — |
| 9 | KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts Dallas, TX | $27,042 | $27,494 | #7 | — |
| 10 | CUNY Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY | $27,011 | $25,709 | #9 | — |
Other Majors at Middlesex College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,065 | $69,896 | #151 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,511 | $64,174 | #33 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $81,043 | $59,451 | #26 of 237 |
| Engineering Science | $74,449 | — | #4 of 7 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $70,069 | — | #13 of 122 |
| Physical Sciences | $67,944 | $27,136 | #3 of 24 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,991 | $33,090 | #28 of 547 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $55,217 | $29,265 | #20 of 50 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,937 | $32,712 | #126 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,845 | $26,693 | #131 of 947 |
| Education | $48,532 | $16,846 | #5 of 31 |
| Graphic Communications | $38,274 | $20,483 | #12 of 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Middlesex College visual and performing arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $28,432 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Middlesex College rank for visual and performing arts?
Among 10 colleges reporting earnings for visual and performing arts graduates, Middlesex College ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is visual and performing arts at Middlesex College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for visual and performing arts ($32,799).
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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.