Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Bachelor's degree · Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX

CIP 50.06

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$34,371Median earnings 3 years after

$46,722Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

38Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Southern Methodist University earn a median of $34,371. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $43,765 four years after graduating (middle half: $25,957–$63,381).

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Texas State University San Marcos	$33,610	$25,239

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates from Southern Methodist University make?

The median salary is $34,371 and $46,722 after five years.

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