Bachelor’s Degrees in Film & Video Production
Education Levels of Cinematography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,517 people earned their bachelor's degree in cinematography. This earns it the #85 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in cinematography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,517 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,011 |
| Basic Certificate | 945 |
| Associate Degree | 933 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 567 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Cinematography Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for cinematography majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in cinematography. About 54.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,988 |
| Women | 2,529 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cinematography bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 320 |
| Black or African American | 436 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 917 |
| White | 2,982 |
| International Students | 416 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 446 |
Most Popular Cinematography Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 169 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in cinematography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for cinematography students seekinga bachelor's degree is Emerson College. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 355 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from Emerson. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 342 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from NYU. About 55% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Savannah College of Art and Design is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cinematography. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from SCAD. About 52% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is DePaul University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from DePaul. About 49% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia College Chicago is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cinematography. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,734 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,270 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from Columbia. About 52% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Temple University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cinematography. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from Temple. Of these students, 43% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Los Angeles Film School comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cinematography. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from LA Film School. Of these students, 24% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cinematography. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from UCF. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Brooklyn College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cinematography. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from Brooklyn College. About 42% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York Film Academy is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cinematography. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,898 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,195 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from New York Film Academy. Of these students, 34% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Chapman University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cinematography. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,604 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from Chapman. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
University of Southern California comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cinematography. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from USC. About 51% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cinematography. Roughly 17,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from UNCW. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Middle Tennessee State University. Roughly 22,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from Middle Tennessee State University. About 32% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Riverside. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from UCR. Of these students, 57% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ithaca College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cinematography. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,601 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from Ithaca. About 42% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cinematography. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,497 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from UNCSA. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Loyola Marymount University. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,588 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from Loyola Marymount. Of these students, 27% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cinematography. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in cinematography from Grand Canyon University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cinematography that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Film Studies | 4,687 |
| Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts | 1,267 |
| Photography | 1,159 |
| Documentary Production | 34 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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