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Film Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 4,565 students earned their Film degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Film is the 33rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Film Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,722
Master’s Degree 877
Associate Degree 479
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 272
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 175
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 175
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

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: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.7%
  • White: 28.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.5%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Film 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 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
48% Graduation Rate
5,669 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. 94% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $33,724.

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

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. 76% of students get financical aid.

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267 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,271 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. 91% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

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

The average student takes 4.75 years to complete their degree at SFSU. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

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199 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. A typical student attending UCR will pay a net price of $14,306.

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190 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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184 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

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179 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,601. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

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178 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 45% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate.

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Academy of Art University

San Francisco
172 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

The average student takes 5.08 years to complete their degree at Academy of Art University. 20% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $37,263.

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Film Careers in CA

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
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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