Program Analysis
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's Film/Video and Photographic Arts program produces graduates earning $25,565/yr — within striking distance of the $25,920 national average for this field.
At 7.8x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $19,024 debt-to-$25,565 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #47 out of 140 programs, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's Film/Video and Photographic Arts offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $25,565 to $49,997 over five years (96% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.