Master’s Degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts
Education Levels of Film Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,871 people earned their master's degree in film. This makes it the 84th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in film at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,664 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,871 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,672 |
| Associate Degree | 1,531 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 697 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 57 |
| Graduate Certificate | 39 |
Earnings of Film Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in film is $31,087. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $22,437 to a high of $38,724.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for film students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in film. About 52.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 893 |
| Women | 978 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of film master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 108 |
| Black or African American | 217 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 197 |
| White | 591 |
| International Students | 613 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 145 |
Most Popular Film Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 101 colleges that offer a master’s degree in film. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
New York Film Academy tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for film majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,898 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,195 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in film from New York Film Academy. Of these students, 50% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York Film Academy film graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,087.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. 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, 143 people received their master's degree in film from USC. About 54% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Southern California film graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,087.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film. 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 from UCLA. Of these students, 71% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Los Angeles film graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,087.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film. 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, 93 people received their master's degree in film from SCAD. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Data shows that SCAD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,087.
Chapman University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film. 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, 79 people received their master's degree in film from Chapman. Of these students, 56% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Chapman graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,087.
Full Sail University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film. 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 from Full Sail University. About 43% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in film at Full Sail University make a median salary of 31,087.
The 7th most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. 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, 75 people received their master's degree in film from Columbia. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in film at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 31,087.
American Film Institute Conservatory is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film. 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 from American Film Institute. About 51% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in film at American Film Institute Conservatory make a median salary of 31,087.
Academy of Art University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in film from Academy of Art University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in film at Academy of Art University make a median salary of 31,087.
The 10th most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their master's degree is School of Visual Arts. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in film from SVA. Of these students, 66% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. School of Visual Arts film graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,087.
The 11th most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in film from NYU. About 61% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,087.
Regent University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film. 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 from Regent. Of these students, 50% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Regent graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,087.
California Institute of the Arts is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,074 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in film from CalArts. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that CalArts graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,087.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,588 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in film from Loyola Marymount. About 48% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Loyola Marymount graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,087.
The 15th most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in film from DePaul. Of these students, 66% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in film at DePaul University make a median salary of 31,087.
The 16th most popular school in the country for film 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 from Brooklyn College. Of these students, 48% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Brooklyn College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,087.
Florida State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in film from Florida State. About 68% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in film at Florida State University make a median salary of 31,087.
American University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in film from The American University. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Data shows that The American University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,087.
The 19th most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,497 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in film from UNCSA. About 42% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in film at University of North Carolina School of the Arts make a median salary of 31,087.
Maryland Institute College of Art is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in film from MICA. About 35% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that MICA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,087.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to film that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 6,247 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3,058 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,756 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,688 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1,178 |
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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