Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Bachelor's degree · DePaul University · Chicago, IL

CIP 50.06

$26,164Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,969Median earnings 4 years after
$49,205Median earnings 5 years after
$24,000Median federal debt
239Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Film/Video and Photographic Arts at DePaul University earn a median of $26,164 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 $24,000, about 92% of first-year earnings.

Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago
$23,905$25,000
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale
$21,322$18,525

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates from DePaul University make?

The median salary is $26,164 one year after graduation and $49,205 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,000.

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