Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Rhode Island School of 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 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rhode Island School of 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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| 24 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $52,032 | $55,381 | #11 | $35,485 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Rhode Island School of Design by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | $67,771 | $29,489 | #30 of 299 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $59,372 | $14,537 | #20 of 57 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | $55,673 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,568 | $16,510 | #239 of 423 |
| Woodworking | $37,055 | $19,151 | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | — | $34,265 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rhode Island School of Design film/video and photographic arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,701 one year after graduating and $51,278 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rhode Island School of Design rank for film/video and photographic arts?
Among 144 colleges reporting earnings for film/video and photographic arts graduates, Rhode Island School of Design ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is film/video and photographic arts at Rhode Island School of 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 $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.