Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH · Private nonprofit · Associate Degree
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
37
Strong Growth
35
Base Case
30
Conservative
Earnings
$27,990/yr (32% vs median)
AI-Proof
Moderate (56% shielded)
Job Market
Large (43,700 openings/yr)
Future-Proof Earnings
Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates.
| Strong Growth Full Stability |
Base Case Moderate Changes |
Conservative Max Disruption |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $321K | $271K | $216K |
| Earnings Multiple | 9.8x | 8.2x | 6.6x |
| Viable Career Paths | 6 of 6 | 6 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| TradeSchoolWorth Score | 37 | 35 | 30 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.
Program Tuition
$32,900
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,260
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Career Paths
Where Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 43,700 combined openings per year.
| Career Path | Wage | Openings/yr | Growth | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producers and directors | $83,480 | 12,800 | +4.9% | 58% |
| Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary | $80,190 | 9,000 | +1.7% | 56% |
| Communications teachers, postsecondary | $77,800 | 2,700 | +2.1% | 57% |
| Film and video editors | $70,980 | 3,600 | +4.0% | 47% |
| Camera operators, television, video, and film | $68,810 | 2,900 | +1.2% | 58% |
| Photographers | $42,520 | 12,700 | +1.8% | 61% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Southern New Hampshire University?
This program scores 35/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 30 (conservative) to 37 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Film/Video and Photographic Arts?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates retain 6 of 6 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $215,525 (conservative) to $320,875 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates?
The career paths mapped to Film/Video and Photographic Arts have roughly 43,700 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a large job market.
Is Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Southern New Hampshire University worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 8.2x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 6.6x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections.
"Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI.
Last updated 2026.