Seattle Film Institute
Seattle, Washington · Private, for-profit · 65 undergraduates
Of 3 programs with reported earnings, 0 leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 2 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $39,209 |
| $30k to $48k | $40,856 |
| $75k to $110k | $46,934 |
| All families (average) | $41,595 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $39,976 | -$635 | falls short | $12,000 | n/a |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,787 | -$1,824 | falls short | $17,956 | n/a |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Master's Degree | $13,476 | -$27,135 | falls short | $52,247 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 57% of students receive Pell grants · 57% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.