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Film Studies in California

Film Studies Schools in California

1,792 students earned Film Studies degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Film Studies major is the 61st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Film Studies Majors in California

Film Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,363
Master’s Degree 269
Associate Degree 84
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of film studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.5%
  • White: 29.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.1%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Film Studies Grads in California

35,030 people in the state and 212,940 in the nation are employed in jobs related to film studies.

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Wages for Film Studies Jobs in California

Film Studies grads earn an average of $115,080 in the state and $82,560 nationwide.

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

242 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending SFSU will pay a net price of $12,912.

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184 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,482. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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178 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,721. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

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167 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

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127 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,306. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it.

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

An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

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93 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
337 Total Students

8% of the teachers are full time.

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79 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Film Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers film studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Producers and Directors 8% $97,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Film & Video Production 1,727
Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts 303
Photography 288
Documentary Production 6

View all majors related to Film Studies

View Nationwide Film Studies Report

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