Visual and Performing Arts at Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY · Associate's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
Suffolk County Community College graduates in visual and performing arts earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $105,740 | $78,850 | #85 of 962 |
| Engineering | $72,741 | — | #36 of 53 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $72,700 | $42,496 | #17 of 176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,569 | $27,170 | #25 of 225 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $54,581 | — | #64 of 122 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,729 | $34,816 | #154 of 547 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $52,976 | — | #6 of 124 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $52,171 | — | #99 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,140 | $31,617 | #124 of 426 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,227 | — | #13 of 53 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,964 | $26,874 | #288 of 947 |
| Human Services | $44,614 | — | #22 of 65 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $40,131 | — | #42 of 96 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $37,147 | $24,907 | #53 of 90 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | — | $30,575 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Suffolk County Community College visual and performing arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,694 one year after graduating and $34,099 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Suffolk County Community College rank for visual and performing arts?
Among 10 colleges reporting earnings for visual and performing arts graduates, Suffolk County Community College ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is visual and performing arts at Suffolk County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more 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.