Film, Video & Photographic Arts at California State University-Sacramento
If you plan to study Film, Video & Photographic Arts, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Sacramento. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Sacramento sits in Sacramento, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 101 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at California State University-Sacramento.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Sacramento
Many students take online classes at California State University-Sacramento. Of 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at California State University-Sacramento
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Sacramento’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #9 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 58 |
| Best Value | California | #16 of 45 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #37 of 275 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #43 of 278 |
Earnings for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates from California State University-Sacramento
Students who complete California State University-Sacramento’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,831 |
| 2 years | $27,126 |
| 3 years | $32,785 |
| 4 years | $41,945 |
| 5 years | $53,310 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from California State University-Sacramento earn a median of $41,945, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from California State University-Sacramento comes in at $16,205.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at California State University-Sacramento, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at California State University-Sacramento are 46% women (46) and 54% men (55).
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Sacramento
Among the 101 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts graduates at California State University-Sacramento, 46% were women (46) and 54% were men (55).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 37 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 12 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 71% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, above the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Film, Video & Photographic Arts Concentrations at California State University-Sacramento
The Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at California State University-Sacramento breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film & Video Production | 76 |
| Photography | 25 |
Best-Paid Careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates
Those who complete Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at California State University-Sacramento work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $92,043 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.