Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Master's degree · Chapman University · Orange, CA

CIP 50.06

$28,832Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,895Median earnings 4 years after
$61,371Median earnings 5 years after
$144,710Median federal debt
105Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Chapman University earn a median of $28,832 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 $144,710, about 502% 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
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$39,954$92,809
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 Chapman University make?

The median salary is $28,832 one year after graduation and $61,371 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $144,710.

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