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

Moorhead, MN. IPEDS 174358, CIP 50.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/minnesota-state-university-moorhead/majors/film-and-photography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $36,495 (U.S. median for this major: $45,662 across 134 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,377 (U.S. median $24,650)
- Rank in MN: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (3 colleges, $36,495): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,167

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $36,495 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,129 | $49,079 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $11,547 | $50,922 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $13,907 | $61,330 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $18,644 | $82,220 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $22,420 | $98,872 | no earnings gain |

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

## Film and Photography at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $47,707 | $19,875 | $16,778 | 85% |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $36,495 | $23,377 | $17,997 | 57% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $35,421 | not reported | $13,529 | 40% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $52,700 Fargo, ND-MN, $76,360 MN, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage not reported Fargo, ND-MN, $53,150 MN, $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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