Film/Video and Photographic Arts at School of Visual Arts
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 152 graduates a year
School of Visual Arts graduates in film/video and photographic arts earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How School of Visual 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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| 97 | Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA | $41,651 | $43,117 | #85 | $23,976 |
| 98 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $41,639 | $41,884 | #96 | $27,028 |
| 99 | Maine College of Art & Design Portland, ME | $41,600 | $44,210 | #72 | — |
| 100 | School of Visual Arts New York, NY | $41,271 | $39,281 | #114 | $20,312 |
| 101 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $41,255 | $43,911 | #79 | $23,676 |
| 102 | Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL | $41,200 | $40,479 | #105 | $23,905 |
| 103 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $41,191 | $42,763 | #88 | $28,289 |
Other Film/Video and Photographic Arts Credentials at School of Visual Arts
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,463 | $39,654 | $79,311 |
Other Majors at School of Visual Arts by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $67,483 | $36,272 | #21 of 54 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34,286 | $21,344 | #373 of 423 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $33,288 | $15,985 | #291 of 299 |
| Graphic Communications | $30,125 | $22,478 | #57 of 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do School of Visual Arts film/video and photographic arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,312 one year after graduating and $41,271 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does School of Visual Arts rank for film/video and photographic arts?
Among 144 colleges reporting earnings for film/video and photographic arts graduates, School of Visual Arts ranks #100 by median pay four years after graduation, and #114 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is film/video and photographic arts at School of Visual Arts worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% 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.