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Film, Video & Photographic Arts in Connecticut

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Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 185 students earned their Film degrees in CT.

As a degree choice, Film, Video & Photographic Arts is the 73rd most popular major in the state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 143
Master’s Degree 35
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.8%
  • White: 57.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Grads in Connecticut

There are 4,400 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 Connecticut

A typical salary for a film grad in the state is $73,710, compared to a typical salary of $78,090 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Connecticut that offer film degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Wesleyan University

Middletown
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Wesleyan U. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Graduates earn an average $49,408 after graduation.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,948 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#3

University of Hartford

West Hartford
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. In their early career, UHart grads earn an average salary of $40,544. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

#4

Yale University

New Haven
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $72,046 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,296. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Sacred Heart. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

#6

Connecticut College

New London
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,977.

#7

Fairfield University

Fairfield
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Fairfield U. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $66,244 a year.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Careers in CT

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 14% $65,970
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 6% $87,430
Communications Professors 5% $82,880
Producers and Directors 4% $70,380
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 3% $39,630
Photographers -7% $38,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Music 423
Fine & Studio Arts 412
Design & Applied Arts 241
Drama & Theater Arts 189
Arts & Media Management 61
Dance 22
General Visual & Performing Arts 5

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