Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Master's degree · University of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 50.06

$39,954Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,630Median earnings 4 years after
$67,538Median earnings 5 years after
$92,809Median federal debt
34Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Film/Video and Photographic Arts at University of California-Los Angeles earn a median of $39,954 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,486 four years after graduating (middle half: $27,165–$77,049). Median debt is $92,809, about 232% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
National University
San Diego
$48,964—
Academy of Art University
San Francisco
$41,911$113,213
Chapman University
Orange
$28,832$144,710
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles
$27,650$120,626
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$26,843$167,503
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia
$20,842$96,000
American Film Institute Conservatory
Los Angeles
$20,358$164,727
New York Film Academy
Burbank
$16,854$127,588

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates from University of California-Los Angeles make?

The median salary is $39,954 one year after graduation and $67,538 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $92,809.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.