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Film/Video and Photographic Arts at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,886/yr (23% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (43,700 openings/yr)

ROI 7.3x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #26 of 140 Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs Top 25%

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	$441K	$446K	$424K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.2x	7.3x	7.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.5x	3.5x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	28	21

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$60,832

Out-of-state: $127,000 (3.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$82,420

-35% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $31,886/yr, edging above the $25,920 national average for Film/Video and Photographic Arts — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

At 7.3x 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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Ranked #26 out of 140 programs, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's Film/Video and Photographic Arts program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

About University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has a 92% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 5,289 in North Dartmouth, MA.

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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 Massachusetts-Dartmouth's Film/Video and Photographic Arts program score?

This program scores 28/100 — 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.

Why does University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth rank so high for Film/Video and Photographic Arts?

The #26 ranking out of 140 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →