Best Film/Video and Photographic Arts Degrees in Minnesota by ROI
Colleges in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$261,033
Across Minnesota programs
Average Annual Cost
$42,155
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Carleton College
Grad rate: 90.9% |
-$197,640 | $48,388 | $81,350 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Grad rate: 84.6% |
-$199,523 | $39,168 | $29,013 | $19,875 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Saint Cloud State University
Grad rate: 45.5% |
-$231,036 | $34,726 | $21,389 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Grad rate: 55.0% |
-$281,834 | $34,370 | $24,419 | $23,377 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Grad rate: 62.8% |
-$395,134 | $34,987 | $54,606 | $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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