# Seattle University: Film and Photography (bachelor's)

Seattle, WA. IPEDS 236595, CIP 50.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/seattle-university/majors/film-and-photography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,256
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,385 (U.S. median for this major: $45,662 across 134 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,583 (U.S. median $24,650)
- Rank in WA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (3 colleges, $45,152): +$17,233
- Versus the U.S. median: +$16,723

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,385 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,896 | $94,332 | 4.3 years |
| 30-48k | $24,523 | $101,035 | 4.6 years |
| 48-75k | $26,977 | $111,145 | 5.0 years |
| 75-110k | $36,967 | $152,304 | 6.9 years |
| 110k+ | $42,737 | $176,076 | 7.9 years |

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

## Film and Photography at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University | $62,385 | $24,583 | $34,662 | 76% |
| Central Washington University | $45,152 | $23,000 | $18,476 | 54% |
| Eastern Washington University | $39,404 | not reported | $13,886 | 44% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $86,680 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $81,550 WA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $75,420 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $66,870 WA, $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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