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Film Video And Photographic Arts Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Film Video And Photographic Arts but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Film Video And Photographic Arts but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Film Video And Photographic Arts majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Film Video And Photographic Arts majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Film Video And Photographic Arts majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Photographers | 42,500 |
| 8 | Actors, Producers, and Directors | 66,500 |
| 6 | Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators and Editors | 56,700 |
| 4 | Editors, News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents | 64,200 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 65,900 |
| 3 | Designers | 58,100 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 44,200 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 51,600 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 25,300 |
| 2 | Unemployed | 0 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Film Video And Photographic Arts majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Film Video And Photographic Arts majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Photographers | 56,100 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 6 | Actors, Producers, and Directors | 86,700 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 86,600 |
| 5 | Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators and Editors | 94,000 |
| 4 | Designers | 76,000 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 58,800 |
| 2 | Editors, News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents | 86,700 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 124,000 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 33,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Film Video And Photographic Arts majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Film Video And Photographic Arts majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Postsecondary Teachers | 80,400 |
| 8 | Actors, Producers, and Directors | 88,200 |
| 6 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 94,200 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 93,200 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Photographers | 74,200 |
| 4 | Secondary School Teachers | 84,300 |
| 3 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 95,300 |
| 3 | Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators and Editors | 98,900 |
| 2 | Education Administrators | 90,300 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Film Video And Photographic Arts majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Film Video And Photographic Arts majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Theaters and motion pictures | 59,400 |
| 8 | Miscellaneous personal services | 39,800 |
| 5 | Miscellaneous professional and related services | 49,400 |
| 5 | Eating and drinking places | 26,300 |
| 4 | Radio and television broadcasting and cable | 66,300 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 46,100 |
| 3 | Business services, n.e.c. | 54,700 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 68,400 |
| 3 | Advertising | 73,500 |
| 3 | Elementary and secondary schools | 45,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Film Video And Photographic Arts majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Film Video And Photographic Arts majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Theaters and motion pictures | 104,000 |
| 8 | Miscellaneous personal services | 49,100 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 70,500 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 66,100 |
| 4 | Miscellaneous professional and related services | 43,800 |
| 3 | Radio and television broadcasting and cable | 95,600 |
| 3 | Business services, n.e.c. | 48,900 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 124,000 |
| 3 | Advertising | 116,000 |
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