Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Bachelor's degree · Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL

CIP 50.06

$21,322Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,592Median earnings 4 years after
$34,839Median earnings 5 years after
$18,525Median federal debt
20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $21,322 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 $18,525, about 87% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
DePaul University
Chicago
$26,164$24,000
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago
$23,905$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale make?

The median salary is $21,322 one year after graduation and $34,839 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,525.

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