Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Huntington University

Huntington University's Film/Video and Photographic Arts program outperforms most competitors nationally despite modest first-year earnings of $27,455. The program ranks in the 67th percentile for earnings among 426 similar programs nationwide and sits right at Indiana's median—solid positioning for a field known for challenging early-career prospects. What makes this particularly noteworthy: graduates carry just $26,996 in debt, placing them in the 25th percentile nationally (meaning 75% of programs saddle students with more debt). That's below the national median for film programs by $4,000.

The near 1:1 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates face manageable repayment from day one—unusual for creative fields where many programs leave students with debt exceeding their entire first year's salary. In Indiana's market specifically, this program matches the state median for earnings while the debt load sits slightly above state typical levels, though still reasonable given the career trajectory.

For families evaluating this against other Indiana film programs, recognize you're looking at the state benchmark. If your child is committed to pursuing film or photography professionally, this represents a relatively safer bet than most alternatives nationwide. The controlled debt load matters more in creative fields than almost anywhere else, since career income often builds gradually through freelance work and industry connections rather than immediate high salaries.