Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Porterville College
Associate's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Film/Video and Photographic Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in California (58 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Porterville CollegePorterville | $1,409 | $19,982* | — | $12,792* | — |
 Academy of Art UniversitySan Francisco | $28,024 | $30,178* | $30,024 | $32,641* | 1.08 |
 California College of ASULos Angeles | $26,175 | $19,982* | $30,393 | $18,167* | 0.91 |
 Los Angeles Film SchoolHollywood | — | $19,434* | $23,444 | $20,000* | 1.03 |
| National Median | — | $21,032* | — | $18,521* | 0.88 |
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 Porterville College, approximately 36% 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 3 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.