Associate Degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts
Education Levels of Film Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,531 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 | 12,664 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,871 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,672 |
| Associate Degree | 1,531 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 697 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 57 |
| Graduate Certificate | 39 |
Earnings of Film Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in film is $21,032. 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 $19,982 to a high of $24,679.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in film is $27,160. 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, $29,155 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,275.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $323.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in film. About 57.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 875 |
| Women | 656 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of film associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 69 |
| Black or African American | 179 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 444 |
| White | 627 |
| International Students | 49 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 163 |
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 $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their associate degree in film from Full Sail University. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women. Full Sail University film graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,032.
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. Of these students, 37% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that LA Film School graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,032.
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 $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in film from SNHU. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Southern New Hampshire University film graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,032.
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. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Data shows that MDC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,032.
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 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Santa Monica College film graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,032.
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. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Valencia College film graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,032.
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, 30% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CCA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,032.
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. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Scottsdale Community College film graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,032.
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. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Data shows that Northern Virginia Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,032.
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. Of these students, 43% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in film at Colegio de Cinematografía Artes y Television make a median salary of 21,032.
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. About 45% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Minneapolis Community and Technical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,032.
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, 38% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Washtenaw Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,032.
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. Of these students, 45% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. College of the Canyons film graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,032.
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 $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 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. About 53% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Academy of Art University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,032.
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 47% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Southern Crescent Technical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,032.
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. About 31% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in film at Metropolitan Community College make a median salary of 21,032.
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. About 23% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that LAVC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,032.
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. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in film at Oklahoma City Community College make a median salary of 21,032.
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. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in film at Pima Community College make a median salary of 21,032.
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 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northcentral Technical College film graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,032.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to film that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 7,578 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 4,447 |
| Music | 1,952 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1,740 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,478 |
References
*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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