Film & Photography at Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Minneapolis, MN · Public · Associate Degree · Film/Video and Photographic Arts

a smaller institution with 4,816 students in Minneapolis, MN.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $21,172/yr, roughly in line with the $21,229 national median for Film & Photography. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 26.1x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Film & Photography carry above-average AI exposure (44% of tasks). The 34% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

A #11 ranking among 23 Film & Photography programs places Minneapolis Community and Technical College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 46% earnings increase from $21,172 to $30,960 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

The 8 apprenticeship pathways connected to Film & Photography reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

35 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
28
Low End
35
Score
37
High End
Earnings $21,172/yr (-0% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (56% shielded)
Job Market Large (43,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$337K
10.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
27.5x
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
$12,256
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$30,960
46% 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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Film & Photography careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering arts & design.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Minneapolis Community and Technical College's Film & Photography program score?
A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Film & Photography. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
How vulnerable is Film & Photography to AI automation?
AI won't eliminate Film & Photography careers, but it may reshape them. At Minneapolis Community and Technical College, a score of 35/100 already accounts for the 44% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
Are there apprenticeship options for Film & Photography?
The DOL recognizes 8 apprenticeship pathways related to Film & Photography. For students weighing Minneapolis Community and Technical College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
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