# University of Central Arkansas: Film and Photography (bachelor's)

Conway, AR. IPEDS 106704, CIP 50.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-central-arkansas/majors/film-and-photography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,939
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $37,484 (U.S. median for this major: $45,662 across 134 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,983 (U.S. median $24,650)
- Rank in AR: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,178

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $37,484 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,656 | $62,874 | 12.4 years |
| 30-48k | $13,988 | $60,009 | 11.8 years |
| 48-75k | $16,203 | $69,511 | 13.7 years |
| 75-110k | $20,318 | $87,164 | 17.1 years |
| 110k+ | $20,157 | $86,474 | 17.0 years |

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

## Film and Photography at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Arkansas | $37,484 | $22,983 | $16,511 | 54% |
| John Brown University | $36,796 | $22,250 | $20,397 | 72% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $46,820 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, $38,820 AR, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $44,990 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, $48,480 AR, $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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