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Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 89 students earned their Film degrees in DC.

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 District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 45
Master’s Degree 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a film major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of film majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 20.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 42.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.5%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Grads in District of Columbia

4,220 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 District of Columbia

Film grads earn an average of $82,840 in the state and $78,090 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer film degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

American University

Washington
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. In their early career, The American University grads earn an average salary of $55,945. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 72% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,563.

#3

Howard University

Washington
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,792 a year. An average student at Howard will pay a net price of $41,388. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Careers in DC

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 19% $68,800
Communications Professors 13% $76,600
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $80,640
Producers and Directors 12% $82,150
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 8% $81,420
Photographers 0% $84,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Fine & Studio Arts 142
Music 117
Design & Applied Arts 84
Drama & Theater Arts 67
Arts & Media Management 57
General Visual & Performing Arts 16
Dance 14

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