Best Film/Video and Photographic Arts Degrees in Pennsylvania by ROI
Colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$463,356
Across Pennsylvania programs
Average Annual Cost
$55,341
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$354,810 | $33,107 | $36,707 | $22,313 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Temple University
Grad rate: 76.3% |
-$414,546 | $30,920 | $39,799 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Point Park University
Grad rate: 59.2% |
-$440,242 | $31,837 | $50,133 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
DeSales University
Grad rate: 69.2% |
-$455,626 | $32,923 | $59,409 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Drexel University
Grad rate: 77.6% |
-$534,029 | $32,045 | $75,167 | $25,379 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of the Arts
Grad rate: 67.6% |
-$580,886 | $28,945 | $70,834 | $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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