Location: Selden, NY•In-State Tuition: $6,440•Out-of-State Tuition: $12,080
Median Earnings (1yr)
$23,694
50th percentile
80th percentile in New York
Est. Median Debt
$10,000
Est. from national median (5 programs)
Sample: 18 graduates Limited data

Where Suffolk County Community College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all visual and performing arts associates's programs nationally

Suffolk County Community College (estimated ±10%)Other visual and performing arts programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Suffolk County Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Suffolk County Community College earns $24k — 50th percentile among visual and performing arts associates programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Suffolk County Community College$23,694$27,648+17%
San Jacinto Community College$21,173$36,384+72%
Pima Community College$25,344$30,000+18%
CUNY Bronx Community College$18,700$26,829+43%
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College$9,376$24,310+159%

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Visual and Performing Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (17 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Suffolk County Community CollegeSelden$6,440$23,694$27,648$10,000*—
CUNY Bronx Community CollegeBronx$5,206$18,700$26,829—*—
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeNew York$5,170$9,376$24,310$11,000*1.17
National Median—$23,694—$10,500*0.44
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with visual and performing arts graduates

Art Directors

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.

$111,040/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Special Effects Artists and Animators

Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

$99,800/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Graphic Designers

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

$61,300/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Craft Artists

Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.

$56,260/yrJobs growth:

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

$56,260/yrJobs growth:

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

$56,260/yrJobs growth:

Photographers

Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists.

$42,520/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent
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 Suffolk County Community College, approximately 23% 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 18 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.