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

Columbus, OH. IPEDS 204796, CIP 50.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/majors/film-and-photography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,565 (U.S. median for this major: $45,662 across 134 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,500 (U.S. median $24,650)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (6 colleges, $41,684): +$8,881
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,903

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,565 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,885 | $20,566 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $5,751 | $24,212 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $9,807 | $41,287 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $20,461 | $86,141 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $27,359 | $115,181 | 7.6 years |

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

## Film and Photography at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | $50,565 | $22,500 | $17,339 | 88% |
| University of Toledo | $48,250 | not reported | $17,249 | 57% |
| Columbus College of Art & Design | $43,661 | $27,000 | $29,439 | 56% |
| Bowling Green State University | $39,707 | $26,000 | $24,022 | 64% |
| Cleveland State University | $37,745 | $26,774 | $14,764 | 51% |
| Wright State University | $34,673 | $26,750 | $15,415 | 42% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $76,930 Columbus, OH, $69,350 OH, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage not reported Columbus, OH, $56,410 OH, $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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