by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 38 U.S. colleges awarded 1,466 degrees and certificates in Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 81% of graduates. College Factual ranks 26 schools in its 2027 Best Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $25,545 one year after completing, rising to $44,683 after four years.
Studying Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts involves the study of Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other. Any Instructional Program In Film/video And Photographic Arts Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other film/video & photographic arts draws strong interest, with 1,466 degrees awarded annually. 38 colleges award other film/video & photographic arts degrees, an average of 39 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 403.
By level, the 1,466 awards include 5 certificates, 164 associate degrees, 1,182 bachelor’s degrees, 114 master’s degrees and 1 doctorates.
Women earned 41% of other film/video & photographic arts degrees and certificates in the latest year (596 of 1,466). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (558) and Black or African American (282), and international students earned 66.
College Factual ranks 26 schools in its 2027 Best Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts Schools ranking, including 4 for associate degrees, 21 for bachelor’s degrees and 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other film/video & photographic arts schools within 13 states. In all, 38 colleges offer other film/video & photographic arts programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other film/video & photographic arts credential is the bachelor’s degree: 1,182 of the 1,466 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other film/video & photographic arts call most for Speaking, Instructing and Learning Strategies, and for knowledge of Fine Arts, Education and Training and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long an other film/video & photographic arts degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 5 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 164 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1,182 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 114 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 1 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other film/video & photographic arts, at 50.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 50.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 31.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 13.9% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.4% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts, with an average median salary of $46,983; the strongest outlook belongs to Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, at 9.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include University Faculty Member, Performing Arts Instructor, Music Educator and Theater Teacher.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other film/video & photographic arts, at 1,074,154.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,074,154 | 9.1% |
Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts graduates earn a median $25,545 one year after completing their program, $44,683 after four years and $41,826 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,545 |
| 4 years | $44,683 |
| 5 years | $41,826 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other film/video & photographic arts, with a median salary of $46,983.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts has 4 similar majors in the Visual & Performing Arts field, which together award 17,756 degrees a year; the largest are Cinematography and Film/Video Production (9,910), Film/Cinema/Media Studies (5,629) and Photography (2,082). Browse all Visual & Performing Arts majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 9,910 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 5,629 |
| Photography | 2,082 |
| Documentary Production | 135 |
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