Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Pratt Institute-Main

Brooklyn, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
9 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
10
Optimistic
9
Base Case
7
Pessimistic
Earnings $16,710/yr (-36% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Large (43,700 openings/yr)
ROI 2.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #140 of 140 Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs

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 $465K $468K $441K
Earnings Multiple 1.9x 2.0x 1.8x
Probability of Field Employment 41% 37% 28%
DegreeOutlook Score 10 9 7

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$238,732
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$202,588
15% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,596
19.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,194
105% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $16,710 per year, Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates from Pratt Institute-Main earn below the $25,920 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

An earnings multiple of 2.0x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,596 debt load exceeds a year of the $16,710 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #140 out of 140 programs, Pratt Institute-Main's financial outcomes for Film/Video and Photographic Arts trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $16,710 to $34,194 over five years (105% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Pratt Institute-Main

Pratt Institute-Main accepts 53% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 3,766 in Brooklyn, 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 Pratt Institute-Main's Film/Video and Photographic Arts program score?
This program scores 9/100 — on the lower end for Film/Video and Photographic Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Pratt Institute-Main Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.6x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
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 are Film/Video and Photographic Arts earnings lower at Pratt Institute-Main?
Lower starting pay at Pratt Institute-Main may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →