Film Studies Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Film Studies is offered at 218 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Film Studies.
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Education Levels of Film Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,777 people earned theirFilm Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Film Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 |
| Associate’s Degree | 221 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,575 |
| Master’s Degree | 928 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 42 |
Earnings of Film Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Film Studies of $35,590 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,545 |
| 4 years | $35,590 |
| 5 years | $41,647 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Film Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 254 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Film Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Film Studies students seeking a doctor's degree is Full Sail University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 465 people received their doctor's degree in Film Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film Studies. This school awarded 230 doctor's degrees in Film Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their doctor's degree in Film Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Film Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Film Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 218 doctor's degrees in Film Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Film Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their doctor's degree in Film Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Film Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Film Institute Conservatory comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their doctor's degree in Film Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Film Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their doctor's degree in Film Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Film Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their doctor's degree in Film Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Film Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film Studies. This school awarded 130 doctor's degrees in Film Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film Studies. This school awarded 111 doctor's degrees in Film Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in Film Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in Film Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a popular choice for Film Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their doctor's degree in Film Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Film Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Film Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 94 doctor's degrees in Film Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their doctor's degree in Film Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film Studies. This school awarded 85 doctor's degrees in Film Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Film Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a popular choice for Film Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their doctor's degree in Film Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Film Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Film Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their doctor's degree in Film Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Film Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film Studies. This school awarded 82 doctor's degrees in Film Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Film Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 81 doctor's degrees in Film Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Film Studies that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 9,544 |
| Photography | 2,066 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 1,452 |
| Documentary Production | 88 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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