Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 91 graduates a year
Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates in film/video and photographic arts earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Massachusetts College of Art and Design 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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| 25 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $51,423 | $46,792 | #44 | $21,397 |
| 26 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $51,363 | $48,887 | #36 | — |
| 27 | Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI | $51,278 | $50,504 | #27 | $17,701 |
| 28 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA | $51,139 | $45,033 | #60 | $22,764 |
| 29 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $50,904 | $46,319 | #46 | $29,696 |
| 30 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $50,871 | $46,857 | #43 | $33,578 |
| 31 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $50,790 | $44,578 | #66 | $28,474 |
Other Majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $54,947 | $39,251 | #86 of 345 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $45,716 | $24,706 | #224 of 299 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,999 | $21,461 | #230 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Massachusetts College of Art and Design film/video and photographic arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,764 one year after graduating and $51,139 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Massachusetts College of Art and Design rank for film/video and photographic arts?
Among 144 colleges reporting earnings for film/video and photographic arts graduates, Massachusetts College of Art and Design ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is film/video and photographic arts at Massachusetts College of Art and Design worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for film/video and photographic arts ($43,765), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
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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.