Associate's Degree
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management at Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina · See Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management nationally
Poor return
$-31,901 over 10 years
For graduates of Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management at Appalachian State University.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$28,357
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$46,033
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$23,487
Median debt as of 2024
$-31,901
10-year net gain as of 2024
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | Associate's | $56,082 | $21,908 | +174% | Strong return |
| 2 | The New School New York, NY | Associate's | $78,350 | $24,500 | +164% | Strong return |
| 3 | Wagner College Staten Island, NY | Associate's | $55,875 | $27,000 | +64% | Break-even |
| 4 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | Associate's | $57,174 | $27,000 | +56% | Break-even |
| 5 | Berklee College of Music Boston, MA | Associate's | $54,487 | $25,543 | -12% | Poor return |
| 6 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | Associate's | $50,279 | $20,500 | -28% | Poor return |
| 7 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | Associate's | $50,618 | $24,808 | -35% | Poor return |
| 8 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | Associate's | $47,870 | — | -42% | Poor return |
| 9 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | Associate's | $45,491 | — | -72% | Poor return |
| 10 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | Associate's | $46,169 | $21,500 | -75% | Poor return |
Other majors at Appalachian State University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Associate's | $102,688 | $22,500 | +1,278% | Strong return |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Associate's | $88,101 | $20,500 | +948% | Strong return |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Associate's | $81,612 | $20,667 | +789% | Strong return |
| Insurance | Associate's | $80,272 | $17,875 | +778% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $76,064 | $12,500 | +713% | Strong return |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's | $78,158 | $19,590 | +713% | Strong return |
| International Business | Associate's | $79,580 | $26,691 | +697% | Strong return |
| Construction Management | Associate's | $76,819 | $18,750 | +686% | Strong return |
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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.