Kentucky · Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Best colleges for Film/Video and Photographic Arts in Kentucky

Ranked by graduates a year

Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Western Kentucky University and Asbury University award the most Film/Video and Photographic Arts degrees and certificates in Kentucky: 31, 16 and 9 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Kentucky colleges offer Film/Video and Photographic Arts and award 65 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Film/Video and Photographic Arts program focuses on the art and practice of creating visual content through various mediums, including photography, film, and video production. This program is ideal for students interested in exploring…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 50.06
States offered
49
with a program page
Degrees / yr
65
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,816
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Film and Video Editors
$64,520
BLS OEWS May 2025

5 institutions offering Film/Video and Photographic Arts in Kentucky

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington Public
—3143%——
2Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public
—1656%——
3Asbury University
Wilmore Private not-for-profit
—965%$19,816—
4University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
—671%——
5University of Pikeville
Pikeville Private not-for-profit
—342%$13,886—

Colleges awarding the most Film/Video and Photographic Arts degrees in Kentucky

Top 5 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington Public
31Not reported
2Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public
16Not reported
3Asbury University
Wilmore Private not-for-profit
9Not reported
4University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
6Not reported
5University of Pikeville
Pikeville Private not-for-profit
3Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.0%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,600
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$70,980
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive LearningWriting

What Film and Video Editors earn in Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
60
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$64,520
median $62,330
Best-paying metro
$66,230
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Related careers

Producers and Directors
$61,920 avg · 950 jobs
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$68,910 avg · 900 jobs
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$68,570 avg · 470 jobs
Photographers
$49,990 avg · 380 jobs
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
$55,460 avg · 170 jobs
Film and Video Editors
$64,520 avg · 60 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs in Kentucky.

Which Kentucky colleges award the most Film/Video and Photographic Arts degrees?+

Bluegrass Community and Technical College (31 graduates a year), Western Kentucky University (16 graduates a year) and Asbury University (9 graduates a year) award the most Film/Video and Photographic Arts degrees and certificates in Kentucky, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Kentucky colleges offer Film/Video and Photographic Arts.

How much do Film and Video Editors earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Film and Video Editors in Kentucky is $64,520 (median $62,330), across about 60 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Film/Video and Photographic Arts program?+

The Film/Video and Photographic Arts program focuses on the art and practice of creating visual content through various mediums, including photography, film, and video production. This program is ideal for students interested in exploring…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, critical thinking, reading comprehension, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Film and Video Editors?+

The national job outlook is about +4.0% growth with around 3,600 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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