Film/Video and Photographic Arts bachelor's degree programs in Michigan
Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Michigan
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor · $19,760 federal debt$57,0592Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti · $27,000 federal debt$49,3883Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo · $27,000 federal debt$45,3914Oakland UniversityRochester Hills · $27,000 federal debt$43,1865Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale · $25,899 federal debt$39,0826College for Creative StudiesDetroit · $27,000 federal debt$35,7977Wayne State UniversityDetroit · $29,500 federal debt$35,157
CAREER CONTEXT IN MI
What related occupations pay in Michigan
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1121Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $82,990
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,100–$107,610
- State employment
- 2,410
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-2012Producers and Directors
- State median wage
- $65,720
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,900–$94,590
- State employment
- 2,310
- Projected growth
- +4.0%
- Annual openings
- 12,100
27-4032Film and Video Editors
- State median wage
- $59,100
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,230–$98,010
- State employment
- 360
- Projected growth
- +3.7%
- Annual openings
- 3,100
27-4031Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
- State median wage
- $55,290
- Middle 50% wage range
- $45,720–$67,560
- State employment
- 380
- Projected growth
- +1.3%
- Annual openings
- 2,500
25-1122Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $87,670
- Middle 50% wage range
- $67,250–$107,460
- State employment
- 630
- Projected growth
- +2.1%
- Annual openings
- 2,400
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor | $57,059 | $19,760 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti | $49,388 | $27,000 |
| 3 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | $45,391 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills | $43,186 | $27,000 |
| 5 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale | $39,082 | $25,899 |
| 6 | College for Creative Studies | Detroit | $35,797 | $27,000 |
| 7 | Wayne State University | Detroit | $35,157 | $29,500 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Film/Video and Photographic Arts in Michigan
What do Film/Video and Photographic Arts bachelor's degree graduates earn in Michigan?
Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $43,186 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 7 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.