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

Portland, OR. IPEDS 209807, CIP 50.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/portland-state-university/majors/film-and-photography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,028
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,639 (U.S. median for this major: $45,662 across 134 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $24,650)
- Rank in OR: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (3 colleges, $50,003): -$8,364
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,023

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,639 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,655 | $33,835 | 6.6 years |
| 30-48k | $7,752 | $34,264 | 6.7 years |
| 48-75k | $8,981 | $39,696 | 7.8 years |
| 75-110k | $12,993 | $57,429 | 11.3 years |
| 110k+ | $19,112 | $84,475 | 16.6 years |

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

## Film and Photography at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon | $50,499 | $24,500 | $22,182 | 72% |
| George Fox University | $50,003 | $23,625 | $31,679 | 72% |
| Portland State University | $41,639 | $25,000 | $9,552 | 53% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $88,450 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $87,460 OR, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $71,990 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $72,300 OR, $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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