Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Bachelor's degree · Grand Valley State University · Allendale, MI

CIP 50.06

$25,256Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$39,082Median earnings 4 years after
$41,264Median earnings 5 years after
$24,499Median federal debt
68Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Grand Valley State University earn a median of $25,256 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 $24,499, about 97% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$27,348$27,000
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$26,502$27,000
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$25,565$19,024
College for Creative Studies
Detroit
$24,350$27,000
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$22,011$27,000
Calvin University
Grand Rapids
$15,906$19,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates from Grand Valley State University make?

The median salary is $25,256 one year after graduation and $41,264 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,499.

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