Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Master's degree · New York University · New York, NY

CIP 50.06

$15,801Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,221Median earnings 4 years after
$46,519Median earnings 5 years after
$168,162Median federal debt
77Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Film/Video and Photographic Arts at New York University earn a median of $15,801 one year after completing the program. 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 $168,162, about 1,064% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $15,801 one year after graduation and $46,519 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $168,162.

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