Film/Video and Photographic Arts at University of Central Missouri
Bachelor's Degree
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 Missouri
Film/Video and Photographic Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (11 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Missouri | $22,619* | $31,022 | $23,162* | — |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $29,613* | — | $19,833* | 0.67 |
| Kansas City Art Institute | $22,619* | $38,694 | $27,000* | 1.19 |
| Webster University | $19,071* | $31,084 | $23,700* | 1.24 |
| National Median | $25,173* | — | $25,000* | 0.99 |
Other Film/Video and Photographic Arts Programs in Missouri
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia | $14,130 | $29,613 | $19,833 |
| Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City | $43,550 | $22,619 | $27,000 |
| Webster University Saint Louis | $30,730 | $19,071 | $23,700 |
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 University of Central Missouri, approximately 26% 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 MO. Actual outcomes may vary.