Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology

Orlando, FL · Private for-profit · Certificate

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/Video and Photographic Arts 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/Video and Photographic Arts 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/Video and Photographic Arts 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/Video and Photographic Arts, 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/Video and Photographic Arts 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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About Film/Video and Photographic Arts Careers

Your career could start on a bustling film set, positioning C-stands and running audio cables, or in a quiet studio, meticulously adjusting lights for the perfect product shot. As you advance, you might become a producer, juggling budgets, schedules, and creative personalities to bring a vision to life. Or you could be a film editor, spending your days in a dark room with Adobe Premiere, weaving raw footage and sound into a compelling story.

Read the full Film/Video and Photographic Arts career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology's Film/Video and Photographic Arts program score?
At 37/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
How vulnerable is Film/Video and Photographic Arts to AI automation?
The 44% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates?
Film/Video and Photographic Arts connects to 8 apprenticeship pathways. These DOL-registered programs combine structured training with paid employment — a strong alternative for students who prefer hands-on learning over classroom instruction.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →