# University of Colorado Boulder: Film and Photography (bachelor's)

Boulder, CO. IPEDS 126614, CIP 50.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder/majors/film-and-photography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $22,601
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,720 (U.S. median for this major: $45,662 across 134 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,000 (U.S. median $24,650)
- Rank in CO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,942

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,720 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,231 | $60,624 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $14,381 | $61,263 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $18,828 | $80,207 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $26,915 | $114,658 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $34,818 | $148,325 | no earnings gain |

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

## Film and Photography at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder | $39,720 | $20,000 | $25,346 | 74% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $81,500 Boulder, CO, $78,060 CO, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage not reported Boulder, CO, $84,620 CO, $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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