Best Film/Video and Photographic Arts Degrees in Montana by ROI
Colleges in Montana 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 Montana
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$355,890
Across Montana programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,761
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Montana State University
Grad rate: 57.1% |
-$329,004 | $31,959 | $23,779 | $24,495 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
The University of Montana
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$382,776 | $29,392 | $23,744 | $26,400 | 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.