Film/Video and Photographic Arts at CUNY City College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY City College graduates compare to all programs nationally
CUNY City College graduates earn $27k, placing them in the 63th percentile of all film/video and photographic arts bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Film/Video and Photographic Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (39 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY City College | $26,918 | $40,554 | — | — |
| Fordham University | $36,704 | — | $25,000 | 0.68 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $28,858 | $41,750 | $27,000 | 0.94 |
| Vassar College | $28,028 | $44,230 | $17,993 | 0.64 |
| University at Buffalo | $26,630 | $42,962 | $24,509 | 0.92 |
| Syracuse University | $26,331 | $23,382 | $27,000 | 1.03 |
| National Median | $25,173 | — | $25,000 | 0.99 |
Other Film/Video and Photographic Arts Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University Bronx | $61,992 | $36,704 | $25,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $57,016 | $28,858 | $27,000 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie | $67,805 | $28,028 | $17,993 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $10,782 | $26,630 | $24,509 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $63,061 | $26,331 | $27,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At CUNY City College, approximately 60% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 25 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.