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

Bozeman, MT. IPEDS 180461, CIP 50.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/montana-state-university/majors/film-and-photography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,608
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,300 (U.S. median for this major: $45,662 across 134 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,495 (U.S. median $24,650)
- Rank in MT: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$362

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,300 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,797 | $79,019 | 6.7 years |
| 30-48k | $18,570 | $82,451 | 7.0 years |
| 48-75k | $21,977 | $97,578 | 8.3 years |
| 75-110k | $24,732 | $109,810 | 9.3 years |
| 110k+ | $25,905 | $115,018 | 9.8 years |

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

## Film and Photography at MT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University | $45,300 | $24,495 | $22,499 | 57% |
| The University of Montana | $36,169 | $26,400 | $16,784 | 48% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $64,710 Bozeman, MT, $52,580 MT, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $50,910 Bozeman, MT, $42,520 MT, $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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