General Visual & Performing Arts at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
If you plan to study General Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College sits in New York, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 general visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Many students take online classes at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College. Of 20,123 students, 3,258 (16%) studied exclusively online and 9,241 (46%) took at least some classes online.
General Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College’s General Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #11 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #24 of 155 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #117 of 156 |
Earnings for General Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Those who finish CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College’s General Visual & Performing Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $19,014 |
| 2 years | $16,786 |
| 3 years | $22,735 |
| 4 years | $24,310 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Visual & Performing Arts graduates from CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College report median earnings of $24,310, compared with $42,453 for all CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Visual & Performing Arts graduates from CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College stands at $11,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College are 48% women (10) and 52% men (11).
General Visual & Performing Arts Associate’s Program at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Among the 21 associate’s general visual & performing arts degrees awarded at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, 48% were women (10) and 52% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Visual & Performing Arts associate’s degree recipients at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 90% of General Visual & Performing Arts associate’s degree recipients at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, higher than the national average of 55%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Visual & Performing Arts Concentrations at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
This General Visual & Performing Arts program at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 21 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the General Visual & Performing Arts program at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Visual & Performing Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.