Best Film/Video and Photographic Arts Degrees in Texas by ROI
Colleges in Texas 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 Texas
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$304,683
Across Texas programs
Average Annual Cost
$44,645
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Houston
Grad rate: 64.0% |
-$162,084 | $38,907 | $25,056 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Texas State University
Grad rate: 56.0% |
-$269,258 | $35,620 | $26,348 | $26,864 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Southern Methodist University
Grad rate: 82.8% |
-$482,708 | $34,371 | $82,532 | N/A | 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.