Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Five Towns College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Towns College | $23,826* | $26,194 | $26,000 | — |
| 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 |
| CUNY City College | $26,918* | $40,554 | — | — |
| University at Buffalo | $26,630* | $42,962 | $24,509 | 0.92 |
| 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 |
| CUNY City College New York | $7,340 | $26,918 | — |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $10,782 | $26,630 | $24,509 |
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 Five Towns College, approximately 45% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 18 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.