Best Film/Video and Photographic Arts Degrees in Massachusetts by ROI
Colleges in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$357,789
Across Massachusetts programs
Average Annual Cost
$60,189
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brandeis University
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$49,652 | $55,942 | $82,123 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Grad rate: 67.7% |
-$437,796 | $28,314 | $32,256 | $25,965 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Emerson College
Grad rate: 78.2% |
-$447,349 | $36,700 | $77,153 | $24,250 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Lesley University
Grad rate: 61.6% |
-$496,358 | $28,848 | $49,226 | $26,974 | 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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