Doctor’s Degrees in Film/Cinema/Media Studies
Education Levels of Film Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 44 people earned their doctor's degree in film studies. This earns it the #244 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in film studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| 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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for film studies majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for film studies majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in film studies. About 63.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 16 |
| Women | 28 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of film studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Film Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in film studies. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
The most popular school in the United States for film studies students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Southern California. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in film studies from USC. About 62% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in film studies. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in film studies from Northwestern.
The 4th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in film studies from UCLA. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Chicago is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in film studies. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in film studies from UChicago.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in film studies. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in film studies from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 100% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in film studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in film studies from Pitt.
Harvard University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in film studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in film studies from Harvard.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in film studies. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in film studies from U-M.
University of Iowa is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in film studies. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in film studies from Iowa.
University of Kansas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in film studies. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in film studies from KU.
The 11th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in film studies from UCSB.
Yale University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in film studies. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in film studies from Yale.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to film studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts | 8 |
| Film & Video Production | 5 |
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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