Bachelor’s Degrees in Film/Cinema/Media Studies
Education Levels of Film Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,687 people earned their bachelor's degree in film studies. This makes it the 93rd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in film studies at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 4,687 |
Master’s Degree | 574 |
Basic Certificate | 364 |
Associate Degree | 152 |
Doctor’s Degree | 44 |
Graduate Certificate | 30 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Film Studies 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 film studies majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in film studies. About 51.3% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 2,404 |
Women | 2,283 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of film studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 378 |
Black or African American | 434 |
Hispanic or Latino | 925 |
White | 2,185 |
International Students | 371 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 394 |
Most Popular Film Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 188 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in film studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
San Francisco State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for film studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 27,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 238 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from SFSU. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
Georgia State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in film studies. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from Georgia State. About 49% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. Roughly 26,100 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, 182 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from UCSB. Of these students, 56% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in film studies. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from CSULB. Of these students, 43% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Irvine. Roughly 36,300 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, 167 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from UC Irvine. About 65% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Full Sail University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in film studies. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from Full Sail University. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Utah. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from U of U. Of these students, 55% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in film studies. 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, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from UCR. About 58% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from CU - Boulder. About 42% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Davis is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in film studies. Roughly 39,000 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, 93 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from UC Davis. About 51% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in film studies. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from UWM. Of these students, 46% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from University at Buffalo. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from U-M. Of these students, 51% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in film studies. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from UC Berkeley. About 63% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from UNLV. Of these students, 33% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Oregon. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from UO. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from KU. About 35% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Iowa comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in film studies. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from Iowa. About 30% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in film studies. 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, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from USC. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in film studies from University of Arizona. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to film studies that offer bachelor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Film & Video Production | 5,517 |
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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