General Visual & Performing Arts at Suffolk County Community College
If you are interested in studying General Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Suffolk County Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Suffolk County Community College is located in Selden, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 53 general visual & performing arts degrees were granted at Suffolk County Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Suffolk County Community College
Many students take online classes at Suffolk County Community College. Among 19,973 students, 1,949 (10%) studied exclusively online and 5,908 (30%) took at least some classes online.
General Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Suffolk County Community College
Rankings can help you compare Suffolk County Community College’s General Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 29 |
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #6 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 155 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 156 |
Earnings for General Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Suffolk County Community College
Students who complete Suffolk County Community College’s General Visual & Performing Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $16,279 |
| 2 years | $18,087 |
| 3 years | $26,732 |
| 4 years | $27,648 |
| 5 years | $29,196 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Suffolk County Community College take home a median $27,648, compared with $45,839 for all Suffolk County Community College graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at Suffolk County Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at Suffolk County Community College are 55% women (29) and 45% men (24).
General Visual & Performing Arts Associate’s Program at Suffolk County Community College
Of the 53 associate’s general visual & performing arts graduates at Suffolk County Community College, 55% were women (29) and 45% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Visual & Performing Arts associate’s degree recipients at Suffolk County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of General Visual & Performing Arts associate’s degree recipients at Suffolk County Community College, below 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 Suffolk County Community College
This General Visual & Performing Arts program at Suffolk County Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 32 |
| Digital Arts | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete General Visual & Performing Arts program at Suffolk County Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Visual & Performing Arts graduates, 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.
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