# Clayton State University: Film and Photography (bachelor's)

Morrow, GA. IPEDS 139311, CIP 50.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/clayton-state-university/majors/film-and-photography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $15,952
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $36,510 (U.S. median for this major: $45,662 across 134 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,896 (U.S. median $24,650)
- Rank in GA: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (4 colleges, $42,054): -$5,544
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,152

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.75 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $36,510 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,405 | $35,174 | 11.7 years |
| 30-48k | $7,032 | $33,402 | 11.2 years |
| 48-75k | $9,755 | $46,336 | 15.5 years |
| 75-110k | $12,095 | $57,451 | 19.2 years |
| 110k+ | $14,161 | $67,265 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Film and Photography at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State University | $78,034 | $27,000 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Georgia State University | $42,457 | $25,755 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | $41,651 | $27,000 | $49,430 | 69% |
| Clayton State University | $36,510 | $27,896 | $8,365 | 40% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $79,950 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $79,950 GA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $55,290 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $51,280 GA, $75,420 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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