Visual and Performing Arts at Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA · Associate's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Northern Virginia Community College graduates in visual and performing arts earn 51% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northern Virginia 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 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Virginia Community College visual and performing arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,551 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Virginia Community College rank for visual and performing arts?
Among 10 colleges reporting earnings for visual and performing arts graduates, Northern Virginia Community College ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is visual and performing arts at Northern Virginia Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 51% 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.