Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Bachelor's degree · University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Film/Video and Photographic Arts at University of Southern California earn a median of $34,187 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $43,765 four years after graduating (middle half: $25,957–$63,381). Median debt is $19,500, about 57% of first-year earnings.
Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman University Orange | $35,795 | $18,500 |
| Woodbury University Burbank | $32,477 | $26,000 |
| Occidental College Los Angeles | $30,526 | $20,500 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $29,696 | $16,082 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $29,011 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $28,608 | $15,000 |
| California Institute of the Arts Valencia | $28,247 | $27,000 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $27,290 | $18,250 |
| John Paul the Great Catholic University Escondido | $27,221 | $26,078 |
| Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles | $25,835 | $26,188 |
| California Baptist University Riverside | $25,031 | $26,000 |
| University of California-Riverside Riverside | $24,840 | $20,472 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $24,618 | $15,568 |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles | $24,561 | $22,625 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz | $23,614 | $15,692 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates from University of Southern California make?
The median salary is $34,187 one year after graduation and $53,923 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.