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

San Marcos, TX. IPEDS 228459, CIP 50.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-state-university/majors/film-and-photography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,610
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,473 (U.S. median for this major: $45,662 across 134 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,864 (U.S. median $24,650)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,189

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,473 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,715 | $56,073 | 9.4 years |
| 30-48k | $13,557 | $59,786 | 10.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,804 | $60,876 | 10.2 years |
| 75-110k | $20,028 | $88,323 | 14.8 years |
| 110k+ | $24,713 | $108,984 | 18.3 years |

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

## Film and Photography at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State University | $39,473 | $26,864 | $16,805 | 55% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $78,050 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $71,710 TX, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $65,360 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $61,220 TX, $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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