Film & Photography at Community College of Aurora

Aurora, CO · Public · Associate Degree · Film/Video and Photographic Arts

with a smaller student body of 3,346 in Aurora, CO.

Program Analysis

At $20,533/yr, Film & Photography graduates from Community College of Aurora land near the $21,229 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 42.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI exposure is significant at 44% of job tasks, producing a 40% spread between best and worst-case decade earnings. The field isn't immune to disruption.

The $18,114 debt-to-$20,533 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #5 out of 23 programs, Community College of Aurora's Film & Photography program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $20,533 to $36,726 over five years (79% increase) indicates that graduates in this trade see meaningful salary progression.

With 8 registered apprenticeships mapped to Film & Photography, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

39 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
31
Low End
39
Score
42
High End
Earnings $20,533/yr (-3% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (56% shielded)
Job Market Large (43,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$360K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
44.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$8,060
Out-of-state: $31,360
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,114
10.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,726
79% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Film & Photography graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Producers and directors $83,480 +4.9% 58%
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190 +1.7% 56%
Communications teachers, postsecondary $77,800 +2.1% 57%
Producers and directors
$83,480
+4.9% growth 58% AI-proof
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80,190
+1.7% growth 56% AI-proof
Communications teachers, postsecondary
$77,800
+2.1% growth 57% AI-proof

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Film & Photography Career Guide

What can you do with a Film & Photography credential from Community College of Aurora? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Community College of Aurora's Film & Photography program score?
A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Film & Photography. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
What's the AI risk for Film & Photography graduates from Community College of Aurora?
AI won't eliminate Film & Photography careers, but it may reshape them. At Community College of Aurora, a score of 39/100 already accounts for the 44% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
Is Community College of Aurora one of the best schools for Film & Photography?
Among 23 Film & Photography programs, Community College of Aurora's #5 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.
Are there apprenticeship options for Film & Photography?
If Community College of Aurora's tuition gives you pause, consider that 8 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Film & Photography. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →