Compare 54 Photography. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $33,916.
Photography programs produce graduates earning between $38,508 and $56,418—an $18K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 54 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Tufts University's Photography program leads with graduates earning $56,418, followed closely by Brandeis University at $55,942. The average across all programs is $33,916, yet these results show how specific programs can significantly outperform regional averages when evaluated on their own merits.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Tufts graduates borrow $16,250 and face just a 6.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, CUNY Brooklyn College leads with a 21.8% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tufts UniversityPrivate | $56,418 | 37 | $16,250 | Excellent | $38,325 | Challenging |
| #2 | Brandeis UniversityPrivate | $55,942 | 23 | $25,648 | Good | $35,451 | High |
| #3 | Fairfield UniversityPrivate | $55,636 | 6 | $26,000 | Good | $50,500 | High |
| #4 | New York UniversityPrivate | $46,932 | 465 | $20,500 | Good | $64,795 | High |
| #5 | $45,571 | 50 | $27,000 | Manageable | $57,691 | High | |
| #6 | Vassar CollegePrivate | $44,230 | 19 | $18,625 | Good | $44,501 | High |
| #7 | University At BuffaloPublic | $42,962 | 78 | $19,000 | Manageable | $20,734 | High |
| #8 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $42,820 | 48 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Challenging |
| #9 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $42,620 | 107 | $24,000 | Manageable | $53,476 | High |
| #10 | Emerson CollegePrivate | $42,467 | 422 | $23,000 | Manageable | $69,996 | High |
| #11 | Cuny Brooklyn CollegePublic | $42,028 | 101 | $11,000 | Excellent | $17,273 | Challenging |
| #12 | $41,750 | 137 | $26,778 | Challenging | $35,625 | High | |
| #13 | $40,565 | 48 | $22,000 | Manageable | $24,693 | High | |
| #14 | Cuny City CollegePublic | $40,554 | 26 | $11,990 | Good | $17,460 | Challenging |
| #15 | Keene State CollegePublic | $40,407 | 31 | $25,749 | Challenging | $37,874 | High |
| #16 | $40,390 | 59 | $25,000 | Challenging | $38,368 | High | |
| #17 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $39,864 | 30 | $18,500 | Manageable | $27,270 | High |
| #18 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $38,897 | 32 | $25,325 | Challenging | $40,932 | High |
| #19 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $38,627 | 51 | $23,250 | Challenging | $46,275 | High |
| #20 | $38,508 | 31 | $21,500 | Challenging | $25,294 | High | |
| #21 | $37,535 | 41 | $22,250 | Challenging | $28,000 | High | |
| #22 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $36,704 | 60 | $24,300 | Challenging | $37,095 | High |
| #23 | New England CollegePrivate | $36,256 | 7 | $26,000 | High | $29,000 | High |
| #24 | Pratt Institute-MainPrivate | $36,110 | 69 | $26,000 | High | $88,930 | High |
| #25 | Desales UniversityPrivate | $35,443 | 14 | $25,788 | High | $33,790 | High |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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