Film & Photography at Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology

Orlando, FL · Private for-profit · Certificate · Film/Video and Photographic Arts

a smaller institution with 413 students in Orlando, FL.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $21,610 track close to the $21,229 national median for Film & Photography programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Film & Photography graduates.

At $7,853 in median debt against $21,610 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

Ranked #7 out of 23 programs, Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology's Film & Photography offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $21,610 to $22,872 over five years (6% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

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

37 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
32
Low End
37
Score
39
High End
Earnings $21,610/yr (2% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (56% shielded)
Job Market Large (43,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$231K
1.4% annual growth
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$7,853
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$22,872
6% 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 Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology's Film & Photography program score?
At 37/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Film & Photography programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I worry about AI if I study Film & Photography at Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology?
AI exposure of 44% is a real factor. For Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology specifically, the gap between optimistic ($230,541) and pessimistic ($226,088) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Film & Photography graduates?
There are 8 registered apprenticeships connected to Film & Photography occupations, such as Camera Operator and Digital Video Editor (Existing Title: Film Or Video Tape Editor). The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
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