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Film, Video & Photographic Arts in California

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Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 4,258 students earned their Film degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Film, Video & Photographic Arts is the 33rd most popular major in the state out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Majors in California

Film majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,667
Master’s Degree 744
Associate Degree 476
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 210
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 210
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 210
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 132
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 132
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In California, a film major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of film majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.3%
  • White: 29.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.0%
  • Other Races: 16.6%
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Jobs for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Grads in California

59,060 people in the state and 340,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to film.

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Wages for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Jobs in California

In this state, film grads earn an average of $112,530. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,090.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer film degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

352 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,669 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,244 after graduation. 37 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

310 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,748 after earning their degree at this institution. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

267 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,271 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

247 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $50,184 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

199 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. 87% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $45,632 after graduation.

190 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $53,764 after graduation.

184 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,252. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. 88% of the teachers are full time.

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,632 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

178 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,059 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%.

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Academy of Art University

San Francisco
172 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. The average student takes 5.08 years to complete their degree at Academy of Art University. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Careers in CA

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $100,050
Producers and Directors 8% $97,550
Film and Video Editors 6% $74,900
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 1% $67,510
Photographers -4% $46,790

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to film.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Fine & Studio Arts 6,381
Design & Applied Arts 3,773
Music 3,457
Drama & Theater Arts 2,820
General Visual & Performing Arts 1,179
Dance 483
Arts & Media Management 309
Other Visual Art 79

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