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Film/Video and Photographic Arts at CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,869/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (43,700 openings/yr)

ROI 17.8x earnings multiple (8.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #10 of 140 Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs Top 10%

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	$530K	$526K	$486K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.9x	17.8x	16.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.6x	8.6x	7.9x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,528

Out-of-state: $61,328 (8.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$9,784

67% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,104

93% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $24,869 track close to the $25,920 national median for Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 17.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Film/Video and Photographic Arts career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At #10 of 140 programs, this Film/Video and Photographic Arts program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The $24,869-to-$48,104 earnings arc over five years reflects a 93% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About CUNY Hunter College

With a 54% acceptance rate, CUNY Hunter College is moderately selective, enrolling 16,642 students in New York, NY. With 55% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $9,784 over four years — 67% below sticker price.

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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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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 32/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Film/Video and Photographic Arts at CUNY Hunter College?

At 32/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Film/Video and Photographic Arts at CUNY Hunter College?

The 44% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

What do students actually pay for Film/Video and Photographic Arts at CUNY Hunter College?

The 67% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $29,528. At a net cost of $9,784, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

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