# Rhode Island School of Design: Film and Photography (bachelor's)

Providence, RI. IPEDS 217493, CIP 50.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rhode-island-school-of-design/majors/film-and-photography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $17,701
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,278 (U.S. median for this major: $45,662 across 134 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,650)
- Rank in RI: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,616

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,278 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $29,135 | $128,485 | 11.3 years |
| 30-48k | $30,233 | $133,328 | 11.7 years |
| 48-75k | $25,872 | $114,096 | 10.0 years |
| 75-110k | $33,893 | $149,468 | 13.1 years |
| 110k+ | $64,493 | $284,414 | more than 20 years |

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

## Film and Photography at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island School of Design | $51,278 | $27,000 | $50,507 | 89% |
| University of Rhode Island | $44,983 | $22,500 | $21,440 | 73% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $78,530 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $84,250 RI, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $79,810 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $49,790 RI, $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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