Best Film/Video and Photographic Arts Degrees in California by ROI
Colleges in California ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in California
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$495,448
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$40,082
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
California College of ASU
Grad rate: 48.1% |
-$391,649 | $27,017 | $33,732 | $18,167 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Academy of Art University
Grad rate: 42.4% |
-$494,175 | $24,214 | $47,195 | $32,641 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Los Angeles Film School
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$600,520 | $17,256 | $39,320 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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