Best Film/Video and Photographic Arts Degrees in Arkansas by ROI
Colleges in Arkansas 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 Arkansas
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$461,622
Across Arkansas programs
Average Annual Cost
$33,762
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
John Brown University
Grad rate: 69.0% |
-$417,397 | $31,284 | $43,260 | $22,250 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Central Arkansas
Grad rate: 51.7% |
-$505,847 | $23,112 | $24,265 | $22,983 | 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.
Find Best Film/Video and Photographic Arts Degrees by State
Browse Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.