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Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Massachusetts

757 Film students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Film, Video & Photographic Arts is the 52nd most popular major in the state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 701
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Master’s Degree 13
Associate Degree 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 60.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.6%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Grads in Massachusetts

There are 12,130 people in the state and 340,840 people in the nation working in film jobs.

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Wages for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Jobs in Massachusetts

Film grads earn an average of $70,480 in the state and $78,090 nationwide.

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

#1

Emerson College

Boston
356 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Emerson will pay a net price of $45,171.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,894 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,587 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average.

#4

Lesley University

Cambridge
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 22%. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

#5

Tufts University

Medford
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Tufts. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,590 a year. 65% of the teachers are full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,670 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Wheaton College Massachusetts. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,809 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,141 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

#8

Hampshire College

Amherst
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
522 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,187 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#9

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Graduates earn an average $70,858 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,599.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,620 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Careers in MA

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 16% $79,170
Communications Professors 12% $74,780
Photographers 12% $46,770
Film and Video Editors 11% $61,350
Producers and Directors 11% $61,810
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 5% $38,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Music 1,453
Fine & Studio Arts 931
Design & Applied Arts 887
Drama & Theater Arts 570
Arts & Media Management 305
General Visual & Performing Arts 171
Dance 113
Other Visual Art 27

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