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Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Binghamton University

Vestal, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $22,843/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (43,700 openings/yr)

ROI 13.8x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #20 of 140 Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$581K	$572K	$522K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.0x	13.8x	12.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.9x	4.9x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	30	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$41,452

Out-of-state: $117,812 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$85,456

-106% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,340

134% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $22,843/yr, Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates from Binghamton University land near the $25,920 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 13.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Ranked #20 out of 140 programs, Binghamton University's Film/Video and Photographic Arts program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $22,843 to $53,340 over five years (134% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Binghamton University

A 38% acceptance rate puts Binghamton University in competitive admissions territory, serving 14,401 students in Vestal, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Producers and directors $83,480/yr

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr

Communications teachers, postsecondary $77,800/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Binghamton University's Film/Video and Photographic Arts program score?

This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for Film/Video and Photographic Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Film/Video and Photographic Arts to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Film/Video and Photographic Arts careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does Binghamton University rank so high for Film/Video and Photographic Arts?

The #20 ranking out of 140 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →