Film & Photography at Seattle Film Institute
a compact campus enrolling 60 students in Seattle, WA.
Program Analysis
At $28,447 per year, Film & Photography graduates from Seattle Film Institute significantly outpace the $21,229 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.0x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
Some AI exposure exists in Film & Photography's career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $17,956 represents roughly 8 months of the $28,447 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.
Ranked #13 of 23 Film & Photography programs, Seattle Film Institute falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Film & Photography offers 8 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.
Earnings Overview
Projected 10-Year Earnings
Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.
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% |
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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