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Associate-11% vs national median62 grads tracked

Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Central Lakes College

Ranked 14th of 17 associate programs in Film/Video and Photographic Arts by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$25,998
middle 50%: $20,311 – $31,905
Median · 5 years out
$36,444
middle 50%: $28,753 – $44,939
Median · 10 years out
n/a
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Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Film/Video and Photographic Arts (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Central Lakes College's associate program in Film/Video and Photographic Arts earn a median $25,998 one year after graduating, rising to $36,444 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 11% below the national median of $40,883 for this field, ranking 14th of 17 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
13.3 yrs
≈ $15,750 total interest

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