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Film & Video Production in California

Film & Video Production Schools in California

Jobs for Film & Video Production Grads in California

There are 60,380 people in the state and 296,480 people in the nation working in Cinematography jobs.

Film & Video Production Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Film & Video Production Jobs in California

Cinematography grads earn an average of $140,556 in the state and $104,473 nationwide.

Film & Video Production Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 33 colleges in California that offer Cinematography degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $15,956 a year. 78% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $36,738 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,757 a year. The school admits about 56% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,330 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $20,763 in their first year after graduation. 50% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,769 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,932 a year. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,680 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,238 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,434 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

San Francisco Film School

San Francisco

This school boasts a lower-than-average student loan default rate of 2.7%.

#11

Biola University

La Mirada

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,740 a year. With an admission rate of 60%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,662 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#13

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,813 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,208 a year.

#14

Academy of Art University

San Francisco

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $29,577 after earning their degree at this institution. 67% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $28,024 a year in tuition.

#15

West Los Angeles College

Culver City

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,672 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,238 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $62,833 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 69% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

#17

College of the Desert

Palm Desert

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,557 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,326 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $26,648 a year. The school admits about 73% of applicants. 57% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,298 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,696 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,190 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,973 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

#22

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,362 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,176 a year.

#23

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,357 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,234 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,678 in their first year after graduation. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#25

Chabot College

Hayward

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,409 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

Film & Video Production Careers in CA

Some of the careers Cinematography majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Producers and Directors $90,515
Film and Video Editors $89,576
Talent Directors $73,937
Media Technical Directors/Managers $65,049
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $92,043
Media Programming Directors $90,799

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Cinematography.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Theater Arts 10,778
Radio & Television 5,653
Acting 1,859
Radio & TV Broadcasting 1,515
Musical Theater 1,157
Other Audiovisual Communications 684
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 437
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 220

View all majors related to Film & Video Production

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