Associate's Degree
Visual and Performing Arts, General at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California · See Visual and Performing Arts, General nationally
Break-even
+$41,300 over 10 years
For graduates of Visual and Performing Arts, General at University of Southern California.
The payoff is roughly break-even — the degree recovers its cost, but slowly.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Professional | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Associate's | $55,678 | — | +63% | Break-even |
Visual and Performing Arts, General at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Associate's | $68,613 | $22,481 | +714% | Strong return |
| 2 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | Associate's | $51,084 | — | +161% | Strong return |
| 3 | Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA | Associate's | $72,325 | $27,000 | +143% | Strong return |
| 4 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | Associate's | $52,669 | $21,125 | +76% | Strong return |
| 5 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | Associate's | $48,436 | — | +14% | Break-even |
| 6 | Boston University Boston, MA | Associate's | $50,536 | — | +13% | Break-even |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Associate's | $47,601 | — | -13% | Poor return |
| 8 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | Associate's | $47,489 | $21,480 | -34% | Poor return |
| 9 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | Associate's | $47,984 | $19,891 | -35% | Poor return |
| 10 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | Associate's | $46,800 | $15,000 | -41% | Poor return |
Other majors at University of Southern California
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Associate's | $180,906 | $19,625 | +1,771% | Strong return |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Associate's | $165,219 | — | +1,736% | Strong return |
| Computer Engineering | Associate's | $161,292 | $6,625 | +1,613% | Strong return |
| Real Estate | Associate's | $145,650 | $19,500 | +1,287% | Strong return |
| Industrial Engineering | Associate's | $137,590 | $17,704 | +1,187% | Strong return |
| Real Estate Development | Certificate | $192,849 | — | +1,029% | Strong return |
| Computer Science | Certificate | $207,395 | $51,250 | +985% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Certificate | $225,065 | $96,260 | +985% | Strong return |
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Visual and Performing Arts, General at University of Southern California
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.