Best Film/Video and Photographic Arts Degrees in New York by ROI
Colleges in New York 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 New York
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$425,359
Across New York programs
Average Annual Cost
$80,059
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
School of Visual Arts
Grad rate: 74.4% |
-$384,312 | $30,286 | $75,016 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
New York University
Grad rate: 87.8% |
-$386,622 | $30,581 | $79,121 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Columbia University in the City of New York
Grad rate: 95.1% |
-$505,144 | $25,347 | $86,042 | 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.