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Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Oakland University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Film, Video & Photographic Arts, take a look at what Oakland University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Oakland University is located in Rochester Hills, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 film, video & photographic arts degrees were granted at Oakland University.

Online & Distance Learning at Oakland University

Distance learning is available at Oakland University. Of 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates from Oakland University

Those who finish Oakland University’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$21,061
2 years	$20,748
3 years	$19,673
4 years	$24,156
5 years	$27,634

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Oakland University take home a median $24,156, compared with $67,748 for all Oakland University graduates — about 64% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Oakland University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Oakland University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Oakland University are 43% women (10) and 57% men (13).

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Program at Oakland University

Of the 23 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts graduates at Oakland University, 43% were women (10) and 57% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Oakland University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 43% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Oakland University, above the national average of 40%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Film, Video & Photographic Arts Concentrations at Oakland University

This Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at Oakland University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Film Studies	3
Film & Video Production	14
Photography	6

Highest-Paying Careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates

Those who complete Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at Oakland University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$92,043
Media Programming Directors	$90,799
Producers and Directors	$90,515
Film and Video Editors	$89,576
Photographers	$75,743
Talent Directors	$73,937
Media Technical Directors/Managers	$65,049
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,983

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.