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Cinematography in Illinois

Cinematography Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 418 students earned their Cinematography degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Cinematography is the 67th most popular major in the state out of a total 904 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cinematography Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 375
Master’s Degree 42
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.6%
  • White: 63.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Cinematography Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 7,710 people employed in jobs related to a cinematography degree, compared to 262,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Cinematography Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a cinematography grad in the state is $64,820, compared to a typical salary of $82,560 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer cinematography degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

DePaul University

Chicago
224 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at DePaul will pay a net price of $29,430.

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176 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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Cinematography Careers in IL

Some of the careers cinematography majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 13% $62,130
Producers and Directors 12% $62,230
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 3% $43,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Photography 55
Film Studies 34
Documentary Production 14

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