U.S. median for this major: $45,662.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
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About 44% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,650.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,720. College Scorecard.
Film and Photography at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Film and Photography graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Miami | $52,032 | $18,500 | $37,244 | 84% |
| 2 | Florida State University | $46,180 | $20,476 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 3 | The University of Tampa | $42,090 | $20,500 | $36,211 | 64% |
| 4 | University of Central Florida | $41,255 | $21,375 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 5 | Ringling College of Art and Design | $41,024 | $27,000 | $57,742 | 72% |
| 6 | Miami Dade Collegemostly 2-year | $35,402 | $6,500 | $5,463 | 46% |
10 more Florida colleges offer Film and Photography but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Film and Photography graduates
Producers and Directors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Film and Video Editors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About FSU
- Acceptance rate: 24% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 86% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $61,675
- Full cost breakdown · all 79 majors · overview
Related majors at FSU
- Studio Art$41,067
- Theatre$44,115
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$73,888
- Broadcasting / Digital Media$60,876
FSU Film and Photography questions
How much do FSU Film and Photography graduates earn?
Film and Photography graduates of Florida State University earn a median $46,180 four years after graduating and $31,689 one year after. The U.S. median for Film and Photography graduates across 134 colleges is $45,662.
How much debt do FSU Film and Photography graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Film and Photography graduates of Florida State University is $20,476, about 44% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,650.
Where does FSU rank for Film and Photography in Florida?
Of 6 Florida colleges reporting Film and Photography graduate earnings, Florida State University ranks 2nd. The highest is University of Miami at $52,032.
What jobs do Film and Photography graduates get?
A common career is producers and directors, with a median wage of $65,930 in the Tallahassee, FL area and $90,360 nationally. Others include film and video editors.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida State University Film and Photography: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-state-university/majors/film-and-photography (College Scorecard and BLS data).