Oregon · Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Best colleges for Film/Video and Photographic Arts in Oregon

Ranked by graduate earnings

George Fox University, Portland State University and University of Oregon are the top bachelor's Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs in Oregon by graduate earnings. George Fox University leads with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $29,745, College Scorecard. University of Oregon, Portland State University and George Fox University award the most Film/Video and Photographic Arts degrees in Oregon: 62, 43 and 21 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Oregon colleges offer Film/Video and Photographic Arts and award 165 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
8
offering CIP 50.06
States offered
49
with a program page
Degrees / yr
165
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$27,028
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$30,571
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
45%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Film and Video Editors
$77,010
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 3 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

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
1George Fox University
Newberg Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$29,7452172%$26,564$23,625
2Portland State University
Portland Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,0284353%—$25,000
3University of Oregon
Eugene Public · Bachelor's degree
$20,0416272%—$24,500

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

Top 5 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, 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)
1University of Oregon
Eugene Public
62$20,041
2Portland State University
Portland Public
43$27,028
3George Fox University
Newberg Private not-for-profit
21$29,745
4Southern Oregon University
Ashland Public
9Not reported
5Pacific University
Forest Grove Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
Show the other 3 Oregon colleges offering Film/Video and Photographic Arts
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Portland Community CollegePortlandPublic25
Pacific Northwest College of ArtPortlandPrivate not-for-profit2
Rogue Community CollegeGrants PassPublic1

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 Oregon

Jobs in Oregon
360
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$77,010
median $72,300
Best-paying metro
$77,820
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

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$77,010 avg · 360 jobs
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— avg · 280 jobs

Common questions

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

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

University of Oregon (62 graduates a year), Portland State University (43 graduates a year) and George Fox University (21 graduates a year) award the most Film/Video and Photographic Arts degrees in Oregon, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Oregon colleges offer Film/Video and Photographic Arts.

What is the best college for Film/Video and Photographic Arts in Oregon?+

By graduate earnings, George Fox University leads among bachelor's Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs in Oregon, with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $29,745, College Scorecard. Portland State University and University of Oregon follow. By degrees awarded, University of Oregon is the largest, with 62 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25).

Which Film/Video and Photographic Arts program in Oregon has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, George Fox University tops the list at $29,745. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Film and Video Editors in Oregon is $77,010 (median $72,300), across about 360 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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