# Massachusetts College of Art and Design: Film and Photography (bachelor's)

Boston, MA. IPEDS 166674, CIP 50.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/massachusetts-college-of-art-and-design/majors/film-and-photography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $22,764
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,139 (U.S. median for this major: $45,662 across 134 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,965 (U.S. median $24,650)
- Rank in MA: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (6 colleges, $50,574): +$565
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,477

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,139 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,351 | $70,146 | 6.2 years |
| 30-48k | $17,636 | $75,658 | 6.7 years |
| 48-75k | $18,513 | $79,421 | 7.1 years |
| 75-110k | $26,265 | $112,677 | 10.0 years |
| 110k+ | $31,882 | $136,774 | 12.1 years |

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

## Film and Photography at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | $59,960 | not reported | $39,998 | 94% |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | $54,106 | $24,250 | $29,822 | 73% |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $51,139 | $25,965 | $24,100 | 69% |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $50,008 | not reported | $20,927 | 52% |
| Emerson College | $49,951 | $24,250 | $49,180 | 77% |
| Lesley University | $45,508 | $26,974 | $31,152 | 58% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $83,850 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $80,970 MA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $88,910 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $92,130 MA, $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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