U.S. median for this major: $45,662.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 52% 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 $23,133. 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 UCF, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About UCF
- Acceptance rate: 40% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 78% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $58,308
- Full cost breakdown · all 72 majors · overview
Related majors at UCF
- Studio Art$46,779
- Theatre$42,954
- Visual and Performing Arts$52,922
- Arts and Entertainment Management$59,649
- Journalism$60,887
- Broadcasting / Digital Media$48,753
UCF Film and Photography questions
How much do UCF Film and Photography graduates earn?
Film and Photography graduates of University of Central Florida earn a median $41,255 four years after graduating and $23,676 one year after. The U.S. median for Film and Photography graduates across 134 colleges is $45,662.
How much debt do UCF Film and Photography graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Film and Photography graduates of University of Central Florida is $21,375, about 52% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,650.
Where does UCF rank for Film and Photography in Florida?
Of 6 Florida colleges reporting Film and Photography graduate earnings, University of Central Florida ranks 4th. 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 $80,960 in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, 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: “University of Central Florida Film and Photography: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-central-florida/majors/film-and-photography (College Scorecard and BLS data).