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Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Colorado

268 students earned Film degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Film, Video & Photographic Arts is the 81st most popular major in the state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 114
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 77
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 77
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 77
Associate Degree 70
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.3%
  • White: 62.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Grads in Colorado

There are 5,740 people in the state and 340,840 people in the nation working in film jobs.

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Wages for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a film grad in the state is $55,220, compared to a typical salary of $78,090 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Colorado that offer film degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at CU - Boulder. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,835 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,509. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#3

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,315 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,450.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,830. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,490 a year. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,506 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending PPCC will pay a net price of $10,275. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,029 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,932. The 7.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Careers in CO

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 26% $55,400
Communications Professors 24% $47,890
Producers and Directors 24% $58,830
Photographers 19% $31,230
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 14% $54,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Music 554
Fine & Studio Arts 532
Design & Applied Arts 316
Drama & Theater Arts 243
General Visual & Performing Arts 56
Dance 30
Arts & Media Management 28

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