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Cinematography in California

Cinematography Schools in California

2,121 Cinematography students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Cinematography is the 55th most popular major in the state out of a total 1028 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cinematography Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 955
Master’s Degree 529
Associate Degree 313
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 174
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 150
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 150

Gender Distribution

In California, a cinematography major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cinematography majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.6%
  • White: 28.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.7%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Cinematography Grads in California

50,940 people in the state and 262,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to cinematography.

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Wages for Cinematography Jobs in California

Cinematography grads earn an average of $112,530 in the state and $82,560 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer cinematography degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
5,669 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,724. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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249 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,271 Total Students

3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 6%. This private institution charges an average net price of $41,098.

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216 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC.

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166 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 89% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $44,342.

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105 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
760 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. An average student at Columbia College Hollywood will pay a net price of $32,725. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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99 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

An average student at Loyola Marymount will pay a net price of $45,394. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 58% of the teachers are full time.

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91 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,306.

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Academy of Art University

San Francisco
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,263. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time.

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#9

Biola University

La Mirada
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,098. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,911. Most students complete their degree in 5.04 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

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Cinematography Careers in CA

Some of the careers cinematography majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Producers and Directors 8% $97,550
Film and Video Editors 6% $74,900
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 1% $67,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Film Studies 1,592
Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts 303
Photography 288
Documentary Production 6

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