# University of Nevada-Las Vegas: Film and Photography (bachelor's)

Las Vegas, NV. IPEDS 182281, CIP 50.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nevada-las-vegas/majors/film-and-photography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $21,491
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,317 (U.S. median for this major: $45,662 across 134 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,500 (U.S. median $24,650)
- Rank in NV: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,345

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.64 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,317 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,526 | $39,561 | 6.9 years |
| 30-48k | $8,537 | $39,612 | 6.9 years |
| 48-75k | $10,606 | $49,212 | 8.5 years |
| 75-110k | $13,513 | $62,700 | 10.9 years |
| 110k+ | $15,905 | $73,799 | 12.8 years |

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

## Film and Photography at NV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $42,317 | $18,500 | $10,359 | 51% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $79,970 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, $78,480 NV, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $65,830 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, $65,720 NV, $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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