Visual and Performing Arts at Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY · Associate's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Dutchess Community College graduates in visual and performing arts earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dutchess Community 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 Dutchess Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $105,801 | $80,603 | #83 of 962 |
| Engineering | $75,246 | — | #27 of 53 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,804 | $26,891 | #118 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,481 | $25,712 | #286 of 547 |
| Human Services | $41,788 | $24,622 | #33 of 65 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,570 | $22,095 | #650 of 947 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $30,308 | $17,585 | #51 of 53 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dutchess Community College visual and performing arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $31,680 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dutchess Community College rank for visual and performing arts?
Among 10 colleges reporting earnings for visual and performing arts graduates, Dutchess Community College ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is visual and performing arts at Dutchess Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for visual and performing arts ($32,799), and the median federal debt at graduation is $6,500.
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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.