Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Bachelor's degree · Rhode Island School of Design · Providence, RI

CIP 50.06

$17,701Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,278Median earnings 4 years after
$51,503Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
44Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Rhode Island School of Design earn a median of $17,701 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 $27,000, about 153% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other Rhode Island schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Rhode Island
Kingston
$29,634$19,500
Rhode Island College
Providence
$18,685—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates from Rhode Island School of Design make?

The median salary is $17,701 one year after graduation and $51,503 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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