Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, OK · Public · Associate Degree

enrolling 9,578 students in Oklahoma City, OK.

Program Analysis

At $21,032/yr, Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates from Oklahoma City Community College land near the $21,229 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 27.1x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Film/Video and Photographic Arts career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

A #12 ranking among 23 Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs places Oklahoma City Community College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The 8 apprenticeship pathways connected to Film/Video and Photographic Arts reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

35 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
31
Low End
35
Score
37
High End
Earnings $21,032/yr (-1% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (56% shielded)
Job Market Large (43,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$220K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
27.1x
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)
$8,118
Out-of-state: $19,620

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

View all 6 career paths with full salary data →

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

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Oklahoma City Community College?
This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Film/Video and Photographic Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Should I worry about AI if I study Film/Video and Photographic Arts?
With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $220,041 in decade earnings vs $220,041 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
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 →