# University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Film and Photography (bachelor's)

Milwaukee, WI. IPEDS 240453, CIP 50.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee/majors/film-and-photography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,840
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,232 (U.S. median for this major: $45,662 across 134 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,650)
- Rank in WI: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,430

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,232 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,329 | $46,894 | 7.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,709 | $48,619 | 7.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,344 | $56,042 | 8.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,315 | $87,690 | 13.2 years |
| 110k+ | $21,477 | $97,506 | 14.6 years |

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

## Film and Photography at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $44,232 | $27,000 | $15,014 | 49% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $63,320 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $66,390 WI, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $64,640 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $53,430 WI, $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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