Film/Video and Photographic Arts at California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
California Institute of the Arts graduates in film/video and photographic arts earn 33% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 92% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Institute of the Arts Compares for Film/Video and Photographic Arts
All 144 colleges reporting film/video and photographic arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $78,034 | $80,781 | #1 | $51,772 |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $70,963 | $64,572 | #2 | $29,011 |
| 3 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $66,494 | $60,505 | #3 | $35,795 |
| 4 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $63,679 | $55,890 | #8 | $38,508 |
| 5 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $63,679 | $55,890 | #9 | $38,508 |
| 6 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $62,385 | $57,381 | #5 | $30,256 |
| 7 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $61,500 | $55,961 | #6 | $24,561 |
| 8 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $59,960 | $52,801 | #15 | $56,418 |
| 9 | New York University New York, NY | $58,720 | $55,889 | #10 | $23,869 |
| 10 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $58,623 | $53,343 | #14 | $34,187 |
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| 140 | American InterContinental University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA | $32,318 | $33,456 | #138 | — |
| 141 | American InterContinental University System Chandler, AZ | $32,318 | $33,207 | #139 | — |
| 142 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $32,100 | $32,969 | #140 | — |
| 143 | California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA | $29,426 | $26,776 | #143 | $28,247 |
| 144 | New York Film Academy Burbank, CA | $28,275 | $25,728 | #144 | $16,415 |
Other Film/Video and Photographic Arts Credentials at California Institute of the Arts
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $20,842 | $56,207 | $96,000 |
Other Majors at California Institute of the Arts by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $41,192 | $22,673 | #110 of 255 |
| Music | $40,294 | $18,896 | #182 of 268 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,617 | — | #415 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California Institute of the Arts film/video and photographic arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,247 one year after graduating and $29,426 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Institute of the Arts rank for film/video and photographic arts?
Among 144 colleges reporting earnings for film/video and photographic arts graduates, California Institute of the Arts ranks #143 by median pay four years after graduation, and #143 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is film/video and photographic arts at California Institute of the Arts worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% less than the national median for film/video and photographic arts ($43,765), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.