Best Film/Video and Photographic Arts Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$540,569
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$34,272
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Grad rate: 15.1% |
MN | -$206,226 | $32,630 | $18,826 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Digital Film Academy
Grad rate: 51.4% |
NY | -$430,861 | $24,028 | $58,596 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 | Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology | FL | -$543,901 | $15,335 | N/A | $7,853 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
MediaTech Institute-Dallas
Grad rate: 60.2% |
TX | -$595,417 | $13,379 | $22,997 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
New York Film Academy
Grad rate: 69.4% |
CA | -$619,156 | $14,798 | $62,291 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Colegio de Cinematografia Artes y Television
Grad rate: 43.7% |
PR | -$847,854 | $40 | $8,654 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). 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.