Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Point Park University
If you plan to study Film, Video & Photographic Arts, consider the program at Point Park University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Point Park University is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 film, video & photographic arts graduations were recorded at Point Park University.
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Online Class Availability at Point Park University
Distance learning is available at Point Park University. Among 3,448 students, 1,248 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,035 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at Point Park University
Use these rankings to compare Point Park University’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #46 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #183 of 275 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #219 of 278 |
Earnings for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates from Point Park University
Students who complete Point Park University’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,008 |
| 2 years | $23,745 |
| 3 years | $31,837 |
| 4 years | $34,594 |
| 5 years | $39,856 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Point Park University earn a median of $34,594, compared with $42,106 for all Point Park University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Point Park University is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Point Park University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Point Park University are 50% women (18) and 50% men (18).
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Program at Point Park University
Of the 36 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts degrees awarded at Point Park University, 50% were women (18) and 50% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Point Park University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 28% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Point Park University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Film, Video & Photographic Arts Concentrations at Point Park University
This Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at Point Park University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film & Video Production | 34 |
| Photography | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at Point Park University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $92,043 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.