Best colleges for Film/Video and Photographic Arts in California
Program-level earnings — not school prestige — rank these. Among the California programs in the federal field-of-study file, University of California-Berkeley leads: its Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates earn a median $70,963 four years after finishing, against the field's $43,765 national median. (Scorecard field-of-study, 2026.)
| # | College | Grad earnings, 4 yrs | Vs field median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | $70,963 | +$27,198 |
| 2 | Chapman University | $66,494 | +$22,729 |
| 3 | Loyola Marymount University | $61,500 | +$17,735 |
| 4 | University of Southern California | $58,623 | +$14,858 |
| 5 | University of California-Davis | $57,999 | +$14,234 |
Frequently asked questions
Which California college is best for Film/Video and Photographic Arts?
By graduate earnings, University of California-Berkeley — its Film/Video and Photographic Arts bachelor's graduates earn a median $70,963 four years out, the highest of the 5 California programs in the federal file.
What do Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates earn in California?
Across the ranked California programs, median earnings four years after completion run from $57,999 to $70,963. The field's national median is $43,765.
Is a Film/Video and Photographic Arts degree worth it?
On national medians the field sits at or below the $48,360 high-school baseline — the specific school and role decide whether it pays. The programs ranked here are the state's strongest.