Best Film/Video and Photographic Arts Degrees in Ohio by ROI
Colleges in Ohio 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 Ohio
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$336,086
Across Ohio programs
Average Annual Cost
$34,362
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$195,655 | $39,600 | $29,320 | $22,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Grad rate: 62.1% |
-$292,992 | $34,953 | $29,238 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Cleveland State University
Grad rate: 48.9% |
-$361,984 | $30,970 | $26,310 | $26,774 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Columbus College of Art & Design
Grad rate: 60.6% |
-$493,714 | $29,653 | $52,581 | $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.
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.