Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
CIP Code: 10.0201A photographic and film/video technology/technician degree prepares graduates for careers in Lighting technicians, Audio and video technicians. 101 colleges and universities offer this program.
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician Salary by College
Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $44,889 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,703–$61,587). Where you study it matters: across 19 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $26,064 to $75,461.
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| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | 1 yr after | Median debt | Outcome Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American University Washington, DC | $75,461 | $66,123 | $19,337 | $19,085 | A |
| 2 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $62,858 | $55,165 | — | — | A+ |
| 3 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $56,818 | $49,864 | $35,168 | $22,750 | F |
| 4 | Elon University Elon, NC | $53,185 | $57,075 | — | — | A+ |
| 5 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $51,409 | $52,801 | — | — | D |
| 6 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $50,359 | $53,995 | — | — | C+ |
| 7 | Husson University Bangor, ME | $48,777 | $51,837 | $29,736 | $27,000 | D |
| 8 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $48,412 | $46,078 | — | — | B |
| 9 | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI | $46,996 | $46,286 | $37,101 | $27,083 | B |
| 10 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $46,969 | $41,224 | $27,701 | $20,000 | C |
| 11 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $46,022 | $43,803 | $24,389 | $27,000 | B+ |
| 12 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $45,120 | $42,945 | $24,687 | $18,375 | F |
| 13 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $44,659 | $42,506 | — | — | C+ |
| 14 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $44,222 | $48,308 | $22,664 | $22,500 | B |
| 15 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $44,012 | $46,845 | $30,014 | $38,992 | D |
| 16 | Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL | $43,731 | $42,965 | $20,927 | $26,250 | F |
| 17 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $43,507 | $45,873 | $34,043 | $21,997 | C+ |
| 18 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $42,272 | $47,982 | $28,938 | $33,500 | F |
| 19 | Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA | $26,064 | $26,982 | $20,682 | $25,666 | D |
Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.
What Can You Do With a Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician Degree?
Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:
Best Colleges for Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in photographic and film/video technology/technician.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Plains College | Levelland, TX | 41 | C+ |
| 2 | Mt San Antonio College | Walnut, CA | 39 | C+ |
| 3 | Olympic College | Bremerton, WA | 25 | C+ |
| 4 | Santa Monica College | Santa Monica, CA | 129 | C |
| 5 | City College of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | 87 | C |
| 6 | Riverside City College | Riverside, CA | 66 | C |
| 7 | Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor, MI | 38 | C |
| 8 | Antelope Valley Community College District | Lancaster, CA | 29 | C |
| 9 | Pellissippi State Community College | Knoxville, TN | 27 | C |
| 10 | Fresno City College | Fresno, CA | 25 | C |
Largest Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician Programs
Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most photographic and film/video technology/technician graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Monica College | Santa Monica, CA | 129 | C |
| 2 | City College of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | 87 | C |
| 3 | Riverside City College | Riverside, CA | 66 | C |
| 4 | South Plains College | Levelland, TX | 41 | C+ |
| 5 | Mt San Antonio College | Walnut, CA | 39 | C+ |
| 6 | Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor, MI | 38 | C |
| 7 | Antelope Valley Community College District | Lancaster, CA | 29 | C |
| 8 | Pellissippi State Community College | Knoxville, TN | 27 | C |
| 9 | Olympic College | Bremerton, WA | 25 | C+ |
| 10 | Fresno City College | Fresno, CA | 25 | C |
About Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician is a degree program offered at 101 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 1,287 students graduate with this degree.
Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as lighting technicians, audio and video technicians.