Best Film/Video and Photographic Arts Degrees in Michigan by ROI
Colleges in Michigan 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 Michigan
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$392,920
Across Michigan programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,743
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eastern Michigan University
Grad rate: 45.5% |
-$267,422 | $36,085 | $28,168 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Western Michigan University
Grad rate: 56.5% |
-$289,390 | $35,084 | $28,655 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Northern Michigan University
Grad rate: 51.8% |
-$314,844 | $31,499 | $26,206 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Grad rate: 93.2% |
-$318,336 | $34,086 | $33,345 | $19,760 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Grand Valley State University
Grad rate: 67.4% |
-$375,875 | $30,270 | $26,578 | $25,899 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Oakland University
Grad rate: 57.3% |
-$583,054 | $19,673 | $25,016 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
College for Creative Studies
Grad rate: 66.7% |
-$601,522 | $25,994 | $61,238 | $27,000 | 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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