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Best Film/Video and Photographic Arts Schools in California
Top Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 22
Avg major earnings: $45,727
Top Film/Video and Photographic Arts Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCLA #6 national | $44,860 |
| 2 | USC #26 national | $48,046 |
| 3 | UC Berkeley #36 national | $39,506 |
| 4 | UC Davis #40 national | $44,697 |
| 5 | UC Irvine #47 national | $40,166 |
| 6 | UC Santa Barbara #48 national | $47,214 |
| 7 | UC Santa Cruz #99 national | $34,586 |
| 8 | Occidental College #116 national | N/A |
| 9 | University of California-Riverside #143 national | $41,093 |
| 10 | Loyola Marymount University #194 national | $41,149 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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