Visual & Performing Arts at San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Visual and Performing Arts, General

with 23,071 students enrolled in Pasadena, TX.

Program Analysis

At $21,173/yr, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from San Jacinto Community College land near the $24,281 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 88.0x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Visual & Performing Arts carry above-average AI exposure (38% of tasks). The 40% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

Visual & Performing Arts is offered at just 9 schools in our analysis. San Jacinto Community College's #3 ranking should be read in that context.

The $21,173-to-$34,414 earnings arc over five years reflects a 63% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

The 5 apprenticeship pathways connected to Visual & Performing Arts reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

49 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
41
Low End
49
Score
51
High End
Earnings $21,173/yr (-13% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (62% shielded)
Job Market Large (63,400 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$372K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
93.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$3,984
Out-of-state: $10,704
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,414
63% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Visual & Performing Arts graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Art directors $111,040 +4.2% 50%
Special effects artists and animators $99,800 +1.6% 48%
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190 +1.7% 56%
Art directors
$111,040
+4.2% growth 50% AI-proof
Special effects artists and animators
$99,800
+1.6% growth 48% AI-proof
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80,190
+1.7% growth 56% AI-proof

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Visual & Performing Arts Career Guide

What can you do with a Visual & Performing Arts credential from San Jacinto Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 49/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Visual & Performing Arts at San Jacinto Community College?
A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Visual & Performing Arts. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
How vulnerable is Visual & Performing Arts to AI automation?
AI exposure of 38% is a real factor. For San Jacinto Community College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($371,560) and pessimistic ($221,518) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Visual & Performing Arts graduates?
Yes — 5 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Visual & Performing Arts career paths, including Graphic Designer. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at San Jacinto Community College.
Will Visual & Performing Arts graduates from San Jacinto Community College find jobs?
Job availability for Visual & Performing Arts is strong — 63,400 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For San Jacinto Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in TX may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →