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Film/Video and Photographic Arts bachelor's degree outcomes at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA · Public · Federal field 5006

Data scope

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The short version

Reported earnings are notably above the same-degree benchmark.

$6,243 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Debt pressure
Not available
Positive-payoff price ceiling
Not reached
10-year scenario
−81% · Negative payoff
Price evidence
College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY

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What stays fixed$50,008 observed annual earnings · 4 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

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Not availableEarnings growth, year 1 → 5$31,886Not available
Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
Not availableWorking in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
Not availableYear-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
15Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2023–24 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$20,927

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWINGNot available

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$50,008

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENTNot available

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$20,927Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$33,485Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE90.6%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE52.1%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$31,886Year 1
$50,008Year 4
Not availableYear 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

Repayment pressure is not available

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$4,167
Estimated loan paymentNot available
15borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$50,008 vs. $43,765

$6,243 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$85,820 median wageMA estimate · 4,960 jobs · 25-1121+2.2% projected U.S. growth · 8k openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreeProducers and Directors$80,970 median wageMA estimate · 3,440 jobs · 27-2012+4.0% projected U.S. growth · 12.1k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFilm and Video Editors$92,130 median wageMA estimate · 550 jobs · 27-4032+3.7% projected U.S. growth · 3.1k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeCamera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$61,320 median wageMA estimate · 370 jobs · 27-4031+1.3% projected U.S. growth · 2.5k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeCommunications Teachers, Postsecondary$82,610 median wageMA estimate · 1,110 jobs · 25-1122+2.1% projected U.S. growth · 2.4k openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreePhotographers$57,990 median wageMA estimate · 830 jobs · 27-4021-0.7% projected U.S. growth · 10.7k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Medford, MA

Tufts University

$9,952 higher earnings

Earnings
$59,960
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$39,998
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Norton, MA

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

$4,098 higher earnings

Earnings
$54,106
Debt
$24,250
Annual net price
$29,822
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Boston, MA

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

$1,131 higher earnings

Earnings
$51,139
Debt
$25,965
Annual net price
$24,100
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Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University

$28,026 higher earnings · $5,879 lower annual net price

Earnings
$78,034
Debt
$27,000
Annual net price
$15,048
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