Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Master's degree · School of Visual Arts · New York, NY

CIP 50.06

$33,463Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$39,654Median earnings 4 years after
$45,565Median earnings 5 years after
$79,311Median federal debt
65Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Film/Video and Photographic Arts at School of Visual Arts earn a median of $33,463 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 $79,311, about 237% 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
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 School of Visual Arts make?

The median salary is $33,463 one year after graduation and $45,565 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $79,311.

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