Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Master's degree · CUNY City College · New York, NY

CIP 50.06

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,282Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
10Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Film/Video and Photographic Arts at CUNY City College earn a median of $47,282. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,486 four years after graduating (middle half: $27,165–$77,049). Median debt is $41,000, about 87% of first-year earnings.

Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Master's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
School of Visual Arts
New York
$33,463$79,311
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn
$33,095$61,500
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$31,087$163,605
New York University
New York
$15,801$168,162

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates from CUNY City College make?

The median salary is $47,282.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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