Film, Video & Photographic Arts at SUNY at Purchase College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Film, Video & Photographic Arts, consider the program at SUNY at Purchase College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
SUNY at Purchase College is in Purchase, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 47 film, video & photographic arts graduations were recorded at SUNY at Purchase College.
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Online Class Availability at SUNY at Purchase College
Online coursework is an option at SUNY at Purchase College. Of 3,333 students, 29 (1%) studied exclusively online and 765 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at SUNY at Purchase College
These rankings give you a sense of how SUNY at Purchase College’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #13 of 32 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #29 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #48 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #151 of 275 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #228 of 278 |
Earnings for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates from SUNY at Purchase College
Graduates of SUNY at Purchase College’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,585 |
| 2 years | $25,372 |
| 3 years | $28,555 |
| 4 years | $30,237 |
| 5 years | $37,180 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from SUNY at Purchase College earn a median of $30,237, compared with $35,596 for all SUNY at Purchase College graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from SUNY at Purchase College comes in at $26,949.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at SUNY at Purchase College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at SUNY at Purchase College are 53% women (25) and 47% men (22).
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Program at SUNY at Purchase College
Of the 47 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts graduates at SUNY at Purchase College, 53% were women (25) and 47% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY at Purchase College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 45% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY at Purchase College, higher than 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 SUNY at Purchase College
This Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at SUNY at Purchase College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film Studies | 15 |
| Film & Video Production | 19 |
| Photography | 13 |
Best-Paid Careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates
Students who finish Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at SUNY at Purchase College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.