Film & Photography at Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Film/Video and Photographic Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
19
Optimistic
19
Base Case
17
Pessimistic
Earnings
$18,685/yr (-28% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Large (43,700 openings/yr)
ROI
8.9x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)
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 | $379K | $390K | $381K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.6x | 8.9x | 8.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.6x | 3.7x | 3.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 28% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 19 | 19 | 17 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$43,944
Out-of-state: $106,076 (3.7x ROI)
About Rhode Island College
With 81% of applicants admitted, Rhode Island College prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 4,630 students in Providence, RI. 41% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
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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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Film & Photography at Rhode Island College?
A score of 19/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Film & Photography. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Film & Photography careers?
With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $381,126 in decade earnings vs $378,761 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Film & Photography from Rhode Island College?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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