Location: Cheney, WA•In-State Tuition: $8,353•Out-of-State Tuition: $25,892•Admission Rate: 92%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$25,090
49th percentile
40th percentile in Washington
Est. Median Debt
$23,162
Est. from national median (71 programs)
Sample: 21 graduates Limited data

Where Eastern Washington University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all film/video and photographic arts bachelors's programs nationally

Eastern Washington University (estimated ±10%)Other film/video and photographic arts programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Eastern Washington University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Eastern Washington University earns $25k — 49th percentile among film/video and photographic arts bachelors programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Eastern Washington University$25,090$30,128+20%
American University$26,767$58,692+119%
Chapman University$35,795$51,451+44%
Central Washington University$23,126$38,708+67%
Seattle University$30,256$34,643+14%

Compare to Similar Programs in Washington

Film/Video and Photographic Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Washington (9 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Eastern Washington UniversityCheney$8,353$25,090$30,128$23,162*—
Seattle Film InstituteSeattle$33,000$30,789—$24,000*0.78
Seattle UniversitySeattle$54,285$30,256$34,643$24,583*0.81
University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle$12,643$28,561——*—
Central Washington UniversityEllensburg$9,192$23,126$38,708$23,000*0.99
National Median—$25,173—$25,000*0.99
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with film/video and photographic arts graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Producers and Directors

Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.

$83,480/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Media Programming Directors

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.

$83,480/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Talent Directors

Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.

$83,480/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Media Technical Directors/Managers

Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.

$83,480/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.

$70,570/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Film and Video Editors

Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

$70,570/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Photographers

Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists.

$42,520/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent
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 Eastern Washington University, approximately 35% 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 21 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.