Digital Film Academy Outcomes

Graduates face challenging financial realities despite entering a creative field they love. The median debt of $6,750 is relatively low, but first-year earnings of $17,095 create a debt-to-earnings ratio of nearly 40%. Monthly loan payments of $72 consume about 5% of typical graduate income. Five years out, median earnings reach $25,084, which remains well below the national average for college graduates. Many alumni find work as video editors, production assistants, or freelance cinematographers in New York's competitive media landscape. The 73.6% employment rate shows most graduates find work, but the loan repayment rate of just 39% reveals income struggles. Overall, this represents a weak return on investment given the earnings potential.