Film/Video and Photographic Arts at DeSales University
Center Valley, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
DeSales University graduates in film/video and photographic arts earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How DeSales University 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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| 55 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $46,969 | $46,147 | #48 | $26,164 |
| 56 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $46,913 | $42,688 | #89 | $27,290 |
| 57 | Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY | $46,874 | $44,614 | #65 | $16,710 |
| 58 | DeSales University Center Valley, PA | $46,847 | $47,644 | #40 | $22,651 |
| 59 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $46,801 | $44,545 | #67 | $26,918 |
| 60 | Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA | $46,726 | $42,518 | #91 | $23,354 |
| 61 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $46,579 | $44,334 | #69 | $22,843 |
Other Majors at DeSales University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $124,965 | — | #3 of 61 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,887 | $79,460 | #275 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,595 | $57,580 | #149 of 1176 |
| Biology | $76,125 | $42,751 | #41 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,169 | $58,809 | #375 of 796 |
| Marketing | $72,203 | $44,441 | #156 of 516 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,430 | $56,817 | #333 of 452 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,556 | $34,266 | #413 of 459 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $64,161 | $26,729 | #69 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,020 | $45,505 | #70 of 660 |
| Psychology | $60,001 | $36,655 | #99 of 1027 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | $49,480 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $46,852 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,571 | $17,377 | #86 of 255 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $38,160 | — |
| Dance | $36,515 | $20,611 | #44 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do DeSales University film/video and photographic arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,651 one year after graduating and $46,847 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does DeSales University rank for film/video and photographic arts?
Among 144 colleges reporting earnings for film/video and photographic arts graduates, DeSales University ranks #58 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is film/video and photographic arts at DeSales University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for film/video and photographic arts ($43,765), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,875.
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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.