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Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Syracuse University

Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Syracuse University

If you plan to study Film, Video & Photographic Arts, consider the program at Syracuse University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Syracuse University is in Syracuse, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 70 film, video & photographic arts graduations were recorded at Syracuse University.

Online & Distance Learning at Syracuse University

Distance learning is available at Syracuse University. Among 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at Syracuse University

Rankings can help you compare Syracuse University’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #18 of 33
Best Value New York #27 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #29 of 53
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #45 of 52
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #125 of 278
Best Value Nationwide #254 of 275

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

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Syracuse University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,741
3 years $28,805
4 years $23,382

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Syracuse University report median earnings of $23,382, compared with $69,552 for all Syracuse University graduates — about 66% lower than the school-wide median.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts earnings compared with all majors at Syracuse University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Syracuse University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Syracuse University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Syracuse University are 50% women (35) and 50% men (35).

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

Of the 55 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 47% were women (26) and 53% were men (29).

Syracuse University gender breakdown of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 23
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 3
Asian 4
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 19
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors at Syracuse University

Minority students account for 22% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, lower than the national average of 40%.*

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 15 master’s film, video & photographic arts graduates at Syracuse University, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).

Syracuse University gender breakdown of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors at Syracuse University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, below the national average of 30%.*

*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 Syracuse University

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

Concentration Graduates
Film & Video Production 51
Photography 19

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

Those who complete Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at Syracuse University 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

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