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Film, Video & Photographic Arts in Illinois

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Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 538 students earned their Film degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Film, Video & Photographic Arts is the 61st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 468
Master’s Degree 58
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of film majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 13.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 54.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 12,120 people employed in jobs related to a film degree, compared to 340,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a film grad in the state is $64,820, compared to a typical salary of $78,090 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Illinois that offer film degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,096 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago
224 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. Graduates earn an average $51,054 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $67,867 a year. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $14,321.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,099 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
169 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,750 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,859 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Careers in IL

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 13% $62,130
Producers and Directors 12% $62,230
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 3% $43,000
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 3% $61,950
Communications Professors 1% $74,220
Photographers -18% $31,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Fine & Studio Arts 1,584
Music 1,129
Design & Applied Arts 979
Drama & Theater Arts 855
Arts & Media Management 252
Other Visual Art 67
General Visual & Performing Arts 62
Dance 37

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