Bachelor’s Degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts
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Education Levels of Film Majors
In 2020-2021, 11,759 bachelor's degrees were awarded to film majors. This earns it the #42 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in film at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,759 |
| Associate Degree | 1,632 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,610 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,169 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 514 |
| Graduate Certificate | 48 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 46 |
Earnings of Film Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in film is $23,085. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $21,086 to a high of $26,404.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in film is $26,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $27,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,063.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $442.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in film. About 52.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,123 |
| Women | 5,636 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of film bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 748 |
| Black or African American | 994 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,936 |
| White | 6,075 |
| International Students | 865 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,141 |
Most Popular Film Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 404 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 bachelor's degree. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,472 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 401 bachelor's degrees were handed out to film majors at Full Sail University. About 28% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in film. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 372 people received their bachelor's degree in film from NYU. Of these students, 55% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Emerson College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in film. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,248 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 356 bachelor's degrees were handed out to film majors at Emerson. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Savannah College of Art and Design is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in film. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,240 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 297 bachelor's degrees were handed out to film majors at SCAD. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
Los Angeles Film School comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in film. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 240 bachelor's degrees were handed out to film majors at LA Film School. Of these students, 28% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Francisco State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in film. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 238 people received their bachelor's degree in film from SFSU. About 38% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Georgia State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. The film program at Georgia State University awarded 235 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 57% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia College Chicago is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in film. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,174 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 221 bachelor's degrees were handed out to film majors at Columbia. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
University of California - Riverside is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in film. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The film program at University of California - Riverside awarded 199 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is DePaul University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,951 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 191 bachelor's degrees were handed out to film majors at DePaul. Of these students, 42% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in film. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 182 people received their bachelor's degree in film from UCSB. Of these students, 48% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in film. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 178 people received their bachelor's degree in film from CSULB. Of these students, 51% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in film. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The film program at University of California - Santa Cruz awarded 177 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. The film program at Temple University awarded 173 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in film. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 167 bachelor's degrees were handed out to film majors at UC Irvine. Of these students, 62% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in film. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 158 people received their bachelor's degree in film from USC. Of these students, 54% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in film. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 151 people received their bachelor's degree in film from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 45% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Florida is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in film. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 143 bachelor's degrees were handed out to film majors at UCF. Of these students, 46% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
School of Visual Arts comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in film. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,400 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 136 people received their bachelor's degree in film from SVA. About 57% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Columbia College Hollywood. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The film program at Columbia College Hollywood awarded 127 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 39% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to film that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 24,602 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 19,770 |
| Music | 15,362 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 13,117 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 3,794 |
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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