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Fine and Studio Arts associate's degree programs in New York

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$30,454Median year-4 earnings

$9,481Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New York

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

1Erie Community CollegeBuffalo · Debt not reported$43,596 2CUNY LaGuardia Community CollegeLong Island City · $8,750 federal debt$36,502 3CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeNew York · $9,500 federal debt$32,956 4Monroe Community CollegeRochester · $9,481 federal debt$30,473 5Fashion Institute of TechnologyNew York · $12,000 federal debt$30,454 6Nassau Community CollegeGarden City · Debt not reported$28,086 7CUNY Queensborough Community CollegeBayside · Debt not reported$26,984 8Hudson Valley Community CollegeTroy · Debt not reported$25,831

CAREER CONTEXT IN NY

What related occupations pay in New York

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: $98,850
Middle 50% wage range: $72,380–$166,070
State employment: 14,920
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 8,000

10th–90th percentile: $58,140–$272,120

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

State median wage: $78,870
Middle 50% wage range: $62,780–$119,990
State employment: 1,400
Projected growth: -2.9%
Annual openings: 2,200

10th–90th percentile: $50,010–$154,630

27-1012Craft Artists

State median wage: $49,020
Middle 50% wage range: $33,830–$57,540
State employment: 50
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $33,650–$89,790

27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators

State median wage: $96,770
Middle 50% wage range: $76,420–$136,840
State employment: 1,540
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 4,200

10th–90th percentile: $60,190–$176,190

51-9071Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

State median wage: $61,720
Middle 50% wage range: $37,160–$85,460
State employment: 4,300
Projected growth: -3.2%
Annual openings: 3,700

10th–90th percentile: $37,160–$102,040

27-1011Art Directors

State median wage: $137,320
Middle 50% wage range: $105,750–$198,330
State employment: 8,720
Projected growth: +4.2%
Annual openings: 12,200

10th–90th percentile: $80,060–$280,320

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

State median wage: $97,070
Middle 50% wage range: $76,050–$131,980
State employment: 70,660
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 63,500

10th–90th percentile: $60,070–$136,450

25-4012Curators

State median wage: $79,120
Middle 50% wage range: $58,340–$103,240
State employment: 1,330
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 1,600

10th–90th percentile: $46,060–$148,580

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; 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	Erie Community College	Buffalo	$43,596	Not available
2	CUNY LaGuardia Community College	Long Island City	$36,502	$8,750
3	CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College	New York	$32,956	$9,500
4	Monroe Community College	Rochester	$30,473	$9,481
5	Fashion Institute of Technology	New York	$30,454	$12,000
6	Nassau Community College	Garden City	$28,086	Not available
7	CUNY Queensborough Community College	Bayside	$26,984	Not available
8	Hudson Valley Community College	Troy	$25,831	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 New York

What do Fine and Studio Arts associate's degree graduates earn in New York?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $30,454 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $9,481 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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