U.S. median for this major: $45,662.
College Scorecard field of study; 53 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 53% 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 $28,305. College Scorecard.
Montclair State University Film and Photography: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Film and Photography nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Montclair State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,880 | $47,219 | 3.3 years |
| $30–48k | $11,532 | $50,049 | 3.5 years |
| $48–75k | $16,388 | $71,124 | 5.0 years |
| $75–110k | $22,058 | $95,732 | 6.8 years |
| $110k+ | $25,573 | $110,987 | 7.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (46% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Film and Photography graduates 4 years after graduating ($50,790) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $14,129 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Film and Photography at New Jersey colleges
Every New Jersey college we cover that reports Film and Photography graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $63,679 | $23,250 | $24,406 | 84% |
| 2 | Rutgers University-Newark | $63,679 | $23,250 | $19,703 | 64% |
| 3 | Montclair State University | $50,790 | $27,000 | $15,566 | 65% |
| 4 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | $45,958 | $25,000 | $15,404 | 53% |
| 5 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | $45,958 | $25,000 | $22,829 | 67% |
3 more New Jersey 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 Montclair State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Montclair State University
- Acceptance rate: 88% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 65% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $61,415
- Full cost breakdown · all 68 majors · overview
Related majors at Montclair State University
- Studio Art$43,564
- Theatre$39,248
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$56,176
- Visual and Performing Arts$41,156
- Journalism$53,579
- Broadcasting / Digital Media$62,999
Montclair State University Film and Photography questions
How much do Montclair State University Film and Photography graduates earn?
Film and Photography graduates of Montclair State University earn a median $50,790 four years after graduating and $28,474 one year after. The U.S. median for Film and Photography graduates across 134 colleges is $45,662.
How much debt do Montclair State University Film and Photography graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Film and Photography graduates of Montclair State University is $27,000, about 53% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,650.
Is Montclair State University a good school for Film and Photography in New Jersey?
On pay, Film and Photography graduates of Montclair State University earn $50,790 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 5 New Jersey colleges ($50,790) and $5,128 above the U.S. median ($45,662). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Montclair State University rank for Film and Photography in New Jersey?
Of 5 New Jersey colleges reporting Film and Photography graduate earnings, Montclair State University ranks 3rd. The highest is Rutgers University-New Brunswick at $63,679.
What jobs do Film and Photography graduates get?
A common career is producers and directors, with a median wage of $108,460 in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ 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: “Montclair State University Film and Photography: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/montclair-state-university/majors/film-and-photography (College Scorecard and BLS data).