Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Central Lakes College
Ranked 4th of 4 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Film/Video and Photographic Arts by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Film/Video and Photographic Arts (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Central Lakes College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Film/Video and Photographic Arts earn a median $25,504 one year after graduating, rising to $36,215 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $38,534 for this field, ranking 4th of 4 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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