Master’s Degrees in Film & Video Production
Education Levels of Cinematography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,011 people earned their master's degree in cinematography. This earns it the #164 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for cinematography majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in cinematography. About 51.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 490 |
| Women | 521 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cinematography master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 125 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 291 |
| International Students | 384 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 64 |
Most Popular Cinematography Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 51 colleges that offer a master’s degree in cinematography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for cinematography students seekinga master's degree is New York Film Academy. 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, 134 people received their master's degree in cinematography from New York Film Academy. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 120 people received their master's degree in cinematography from USC. About 52% of this group were women, and 44% 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 master'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, 68 people received their master's degree in cinematography from SCAD. Of these students, 47% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Chapman University. 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, 65 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Chapman. About 55% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cinematography. 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, 54 people received their master's degree in cinematography from NYU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cinematography. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Columbia. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their master'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, 35 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Loyola Marymount. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their master'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, 33 people received their master's degree in cinematography from DePaul. About 68% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their master's degree is California Institute of the Arts. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,074 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in cinematography from CalArts. Of these students, 77% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cinematography. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Florida State. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 21 people received their master's degree in cinematography from UNCSA. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
Academy of Art University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cinematography. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Academy of Art University. About 33% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Art Center College of Design comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cinematography. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,484 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Art Center College of Design. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cinematography. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in cinematography from The American University. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Lipscomb University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cinematography. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Lipscomb. About 43% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sacred Heart University. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Sacred Heart. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cinematography. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in cinematography from OHIO Athens. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
Asbury University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cinematography. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Asbury. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in cinematography from RIT. About 73% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their master's degree is School of Visual Arts. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in cinematography from SVA.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cinematography that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Film Studies | 574 |
| Photography | 215 |
| Documentary Production | 43 |
| Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts | 28 |
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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