Film & Photography at Lesley University
Cambridge, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Film/Video and Photographic Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
22
Optimistic
22
Base Case
15
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,846/yr (23% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Large (43,700 openings/yr)
ROI
3.7x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Film & Photography graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $489K | $489K | $458K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.7x | 3.7x | 3.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 28% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 22 | 22 | 15 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$131,120
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,974
10.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,851
41% growth from Year 1
About Lesley University
With 94% of applicants admitted, Lesley University prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 1,252 in Cambridge, MA.
See all programs and financial aid at Lesley University →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 Lesley University's Film & Photography program score?
This program scores 22/100 — on the lower end for Film & Photography. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Film & Photography to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Film & Photography 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.
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