Associate Degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts
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Education Levels of Film Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,618 people earned their associate degree in film. This makes it the 69th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in film at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,366 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,704 |
| Associate Degree | 1,618 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,317 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 497 |
| Graduate Certificate | 76 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 48 |
Earnings of Film Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in film is $16,375. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $15,061 to a high of $20,253.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in film is $17,474. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,652.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $324.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in film. About 58.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 942 |
| Women | 676 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of film associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 54 |
| Black or African American | 176 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 466 |
| White | 647 |
| International Students | 57 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 218 |
Most Popular Film Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 166 colleges that offer an associate degree in film. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Full Sail University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for film majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,307 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their associate degree in film from Full Sail University. Of these students, 35% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Los Angeles Film School comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in film. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their associate degree in film from LA Film School. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in film from SNHU. Of these students, 69% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Miami Dade College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in film. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their associate degree in film from MDC. Of these students, 32% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Santa Monica College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in film. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in film from SMC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Valencia College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in film. Each year, around 45,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in film from Valencia College. Of these students, 33% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Community College of Aurora comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in film. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in film from CCA. Of these students, 24% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Scottsdale Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in film. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in film from Scottsdale Community College. Of these students, 44% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Virginia Community College. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in film from Northern Virginia Community College. About 32% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Colegio de Cinematografía Artes y Television comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in film. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in film from CCAT. About 42% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in film. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in film from Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Of these students, 20% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Washtenaw Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in film. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in film from Washtenaw Community College. Of these students, 60% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of the Canyons. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in film from College of the Canyons. About 44% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their associate degree is Academy of Art University. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,232 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in film from Academy of Art University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Southern Crescent Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in film. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in film from Southern Crescent Technical College. About 38% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Metropolitan Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in film. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in film from MCC. Of these students, 32% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Los Angeles Valley College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in film. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in film from LAVC. Of these students, 45% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oklahoma City Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in film. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in film from OCCC. Of these students, 27% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pima Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in film. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in film from Pima County Community College District. Of these students, 47% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northcentral Technical College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in film. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in film from North Central Technical College. About 43% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 958 | |
| 367 | |
| 209 | |
| 84 |
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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