Master’s Degrees in Film/Cinema/Media Studies
Education Levels of Film Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 574 people earned their master's degree in film studies. This earns it the #237 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 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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for film studies 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 film studies. About 51.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 278 |
| Women | 296 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of film studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 209 |
| International Students | 118 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 54 |
Most Popular Film Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a master’s degree in film studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for film studies students seekinga master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 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, 97 people received their master's degree in film studies from UCLA. Of these students, 71% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Full Sail University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film studies. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 79 people received their master's degree in film studies from Full Sail University. About 43% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Film Institute Conservatory comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film studies. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in film studies from American Film Institute. About 51% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Regent University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film studies. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in film studies from Regent. Of these students, 50% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film studies. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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, 27 people received their master's degree in film studies from Columbia. About 68% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brooklyn College. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in film studies from Brooklyn College. Of these students, 48% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film studies. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in film studies from USC. Of these students, 74% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The City College of New York is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film studies. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in film studies from CCNY. Of these students, 70% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Chapman University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film studies. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in film studies from Chapman. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is American University. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in film studies from The American University. Of these students, 78% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stony Brook University. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in film studies from SUNY Stony Brook.
The 11th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in film studies from Johns Hopkins. About 71% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia College Chicago is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film studies. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,734 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,270 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in film studies from Columbia. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Howard University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film studies. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,334 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in film studies from Howard. Of these students, 63% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film studies. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in film studies from SCAD.
San Francisco State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film studies. Each year, around 27,300 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, 4 people received their master's degree in film studies from SFSU. Of these students, 43% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film studies. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in film studies from OHIO Athens.
The 16th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in film studies from Yale. About 20% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to film studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Film & Video Production | 1,011 |
| 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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