Median Earnings (1yr)
$25,090
49th percentile (40th in WA)
Sample Size
21
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Eastern Washington University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Eastern Washington University graduates earn $25k, placing them in the 49th 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 Washington

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Eastern Washington University$25,090$30,128
Seattle Film Institute$30,789$24,0000.78
Seattle University$30,256$34,643$24,5830.81
University of Washington-Seattle Campus$28,561
Central Washington University$23,126$38,708$23,0000.99
National Median$25,173$25,0000.99

Other Film/Video and Photographic Arts Programs in Washington

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Seattle Film Institute
Seattle
$33,000$30,789$24,000
Seattle University
Seattle
$54,285$30,256$24,583
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$12,643$28,561
Central Washington University
Ellensburg
$9,192$23,126$23,000

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 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.