Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Bachelor's degree · Vassar College · Poughkeepsie, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Vassar College earn a median of $28,028 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 $17,993, about 64% of first-year earnings.
Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Fordham University Bronx | $36,704 | $25,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $28,858 | $27,000 |
| CUNY City College New York | $26,918 | — |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $26,630 | $18,861 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $26,331 | $26,875 |
| Marymount Manhattan College New York | $25,014 | $26,851 |
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $24,869 | — |
| New York University New York | $23,869 | $20,500 |
| Ithaca College Ithaca | $23,782 | $24,899 |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $22,843 | — |
| State University of New York at Oswego Oswego | $22,682 | $22,500 |
| The New School New York | $21,523 | $25,000 |
| Pace University New York | $20,775 | $25,313 |
| CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn | $20,476 | $13,500 |
| School of Visual Arts New York | $20,312 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates from Vassar College make?
The median salary is $28,028 one year after graduation and $64,947 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,993.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.