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Film/Video and Photographic Arts at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,958/yr (16% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (43,700 openings/yr)

ROI 7.5x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #37 of 140 Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs Top 50%

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	$493K	$493K	$460K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.5x	7.5x	7.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.4x	3.4x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	26	19

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$65,952

Out-of-state: $145,608 (3.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,556

-4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,185

7.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,896

50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $29,958/yr, edging above the $25,920 national average for Film/Video and Photographic Arts — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

At 7.5x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,185 debt-to-$29,958 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #37 out of 140 programs, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's Film/Video and Photographic Arts offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $29,958 to $44,896 shows 50% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has a 77% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 30,469 in Minneapolis, MN.

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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 Minnesota-Twin Cities's Film/Video and Photographic Arts program score?

This program scores 26/100 — 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 →