Visual and Performing Arts at San Jacinto Community College

Associate's Degree

Location: Pasadena, TX•In-State Tuition: $1,992•Out-of-State Tuition: $5,352
Median Earnings (1yr)
$21,173
33rd percentile (25th in TX)
Est. Median Debt
$10,000
Est. from national median (5 programs)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How San Jacinto Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

San Jacinto Community College graduates earn $21k, placing them in the 33th percentile of all visual and performing arts associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Visual and Performing Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
San Jacinto Community College$21,173$36,384$10,000*—
Austin Community College District$29,669—$10,000*0.34
National Median$23,694—$10,500*0.44
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Visual and Performing Arts Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Austin Community College District
Austin
$2,550$29,669$10,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At San Jacinto Community College, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.