Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Undergraduate certificate · Illinois Media School · Chicago, IL

CIP 50.06

$12,032Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$31,567Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$15,833Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Illinois Media School earn a median of $12,032 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $32,800 four years after graduating (middle half: $18,679–$47,360). Median debt is $15,833, about 132% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates from Illinois Media School make?

The median salary is $12,032 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,833.

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