Documentary Production Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 14 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Documentary Production. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.4% of Documentary Production graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Documentary Production Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 88 students earned theirDocumentary Production majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Documentary Production at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 10 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 29 |
| Master’s Degree | 49 |
Earnings of Documentary Production Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Documentary Production of $35,590 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,545 |
| 4 years | $35,590 |
| 5 years | $41,647 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Documentary Production majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Documentary Production. About 58.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Documentary Production graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 48.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 20.7% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 17.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 6.9% |
| International Students | 1 | 3.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.4% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Documentary Production Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Documentary Production. Learn more about the most popular below:
Utah Tech University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Documentary Production majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York Film Academy is a popular choice for Documentary Production majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Forest University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Documentary Production here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Documentary Production from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Documentary Production here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production. This school awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ithaca College is a popular choice for Documentary Production majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in Documentary Production from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Documentary Production here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Documentary Production majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in Documentary Production from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Documentary Production here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Spelman College is a popular choice for Documentary Production majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in Documentary Production from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Documentary Production here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production. This school awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Documentary Production here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mount Saint Mary's University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in Documentary Production from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Documentary Production here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production. This school awarded 1 bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Documentary Production here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Montana comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production. This school awarded 1 bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Andrews University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Documentary Production majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College is a popular choice for Documentary Production majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Documentary Production here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia College & State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Documentary Production here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Documentary Production. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Documentary Production here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Documentary Production that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 9,544 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 5,777 |
| Photography | 2,066 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 1,452 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.