Best Film/Video and Photographic Arts Degrees in Rhode Island by ROI
Colleges in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$399,884
Across Rhode Island programs
Average Annual Cost
$55,720
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Rhode Island
Grad rate: 71.4% |
-$316,951 | $34,188 | $32,584 | $22,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Rhode Island School of Design
Grad rate: 89.8% |
-$482,818 | $35,453 | $78,857 | $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.