Program Analysis
Graduates earn $31,689/yr, edging above the $25,920 national average for Film/Video and Photographic Arts — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
The 25.1x 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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $20,538 debt-to-$31,689 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
A #2 ranking out of 140 programs puts Florida State University in the top 1% for Film/Video and Photographic Arts. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.
Earnings growth from $31,689 to $58,465 over five years (84% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.