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Film in District of Columbia

Film Schools in District of Columbia

79 Film students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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

Education Levels of Film 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 34

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: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 17.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 48.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.5%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Film 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 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
79% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $43,412. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $34,462. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#3

Howard University

Washington
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Film 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
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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View Nationwide Film Report

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