# George Mason University: Film and Photography (bachelor's)

Fairfax, VA. IPEDS 232186, CIP 50.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-mason-university/majors/film-and-photography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,989
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,086 (U.S. median for this major: $45,662 across 134 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $24,650)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Film and Photography at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | $50,086 | $25,000 | $17,915 | 68% |
| Liberty University | $43,025 | $22,500 | $29,357 | 65% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $37,958 | $26,000 | $23,433 | 63% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $100,270 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $65,900 VA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $91,750 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $78,740 VA, $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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