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Film/Video and Photographic Arts at University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,939/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (43,700 openings/yr)

ROI 10.5x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #90 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	$417K	$425K	$408K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.3x	10.5x	10.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	6.2x	5.9x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	19	19	14

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,472

Out-of-state: $69,032 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,100

-66% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

8.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$19,899

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $26,939 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.

The 10.5x 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 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,500 debt-to-$26,939 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #90 out of 140 programs, University of Central Arkansas's financial outcomes for Film/Video and Photographic Arts trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Central Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 7,426 in Conway, AR.

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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 University of Central Arkansas's Film/Video and Photographic Arts program score?

This program scores 19/100 — 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.

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