Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Bachelor's degree · Wayne State University · Detroit, MI

CIP 50.06

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$35,157Median earnings 4 years after
$42,599Median earnings 5 years after
$21,400Median federal debt
20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Wayne State University earn a median of $35,157. 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 $21,400, about 61% 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
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$25,256$24,499
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 Wayne State University make?

The median salary is $35,157 and $42,599 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,400.

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