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Fine and Studio Arts non-credential program (preparatory coursework/teacher certification) programs in Arizona

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and non-credential program (preparatory coursework/teacher certification) credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$48,466Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Arizona

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Estrella Mountain Community CollegeAvondale · Debt not reported$51,176 2Mesa Community CollegeMesa · Debt not reported$50,717 3Chandler-Gilbert Community CollegeChandler · Debt not reported$49,576 4Phoenix CollegePhoenix · Debt not reported$48,466 5Glendale Community CollegeGlendale · Debt not reported$46,247 6Scottsdale Community CollegeScottsdale · Debt not reported$43,919

CAREER CONTEXT IN AZ

What related occupations pay in Arizona

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1121Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $72,060
Middle 50% wage range: $71,230–$79,190
State employment: 1,040
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 8,000

10th–90th percentile: $62,150–$110,050

27-1013Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

State median wage: $56,160
Middle 50% wage range: $37,340–$91,340
State employment: 110
Projected growth: -2.9%
Annual openings: 2,200

10th–90th percentile: $34,310–$97,240

27-1012Craft Artists

State median wage: $46,300
Middle 50% wage range: $37,900–$58,830
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $31,430–$58,840

27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators

State median wage: $89,650
Middle 50% wage range: $65,810–$100,230
State employment: 190
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 4,200

10th–90th percentile: $59,870–$100,230

51-9071Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

State median wage: $42,240
Middle 50% wage range: $36,490–$50,170
State employment: 440
Projected growth: -3.2%
Annual openings: 3,700

10th–90th percentile: $34,850–$75,920

25-4012Curators

State median wage: $63,510
Middle 50% wage range: $51,960–$94,920
State employment: 150
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 1,600

10th–90th percentile: $36,490–$102,800

25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

State median wage: $58,360
Middle 50% wage range: $49,670–$64,890
State employment: 21,190
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 63,500

10th–90th percentile: $46,240–$93,530

25-4011Archivists

State median wage: $47,010
Middle 50% wage range: $32,560–$62,020
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +3.4%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $31,200–$66,790

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Arizona; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Estrella Mountain Community College	Avondale	$51,176	Not available
2	Mesa Community College	Mesa	$50,717	Not available
3	Chandler-Gilbert Community College	Chandler	$49,576	Not available
4	Phoenix College	Phoenix	$48,466	Not available
5	Glendale Community College	Glendale	$46,247	Not available
6	Scottsdale Community College	Scottsdale	$43,919	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Fine and Studio Arts in Arizona

What do Fine and Studio Arts non-credential program (preparatory coursework/teacher certification) graduates earn in Arizona?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $48,466 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which Arizona colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Estrella Mountain Community College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.