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Master’s Degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts

1,610 Yearly Graduations
$29,896 Median Salary
53% Women
There are 101 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in film. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 29% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 35.5% of film graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Film Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,610 master's degrees were awarded to film majors. 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 11,759
Associate Degree 1,632
Master’s Degree 1,610
Basic Certificate 1,169
Undergraduate Certificate 514
Graduate Certificate 48
Doctor’s Degree 46

Earnings of Film Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in film is $29,896. 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 $27,088 to a high of $35,093.

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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 53.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 754
Women 856
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The racial-ethnic distribution of film master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 73
Black or African American 203
Hispanic or Latino 138
White 499
International Students 572
Other Races/Ethnicities 125
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There are 101 colleges that offer a master’s degree in film. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

New York Film Academy

Burbank, California
145 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $32,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,979 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 145 master's degrees were handed out to film majors at New York Film Academy. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

#2

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
143 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 143 people received their master's degree in film from USC. About 49% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
97 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 master's degrees were handed out to film majors at UCLA. Of these students, 59% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

93 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $38,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,240 per year. The film program at Savannah College of Art and Design awarded 93 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#5

Chapman University

Orange, California
79 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,538 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 people received their master's degree in film from Chapman. About 56% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Full Sail University

Winter Park, Florida
79 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $25,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,472 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 people received their master's degree in film from Full Sail University. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

75 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The film program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 75 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

American Film Institute Conservatory

Los Angeles, California
73 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 73 people received their master's degree in film from American Film Institute. About 62% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California
65 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $24,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,696 per year. The film program at Academy of Art University awarded 65 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

School of Visual Arts

New York, New York
58 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,400 per year. The film program at School of Visual Arts awarded 58 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 66% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

New York University

New York, New York
54 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 people received their master's degree in film from NYU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#12

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
42 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $17,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,590 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to film majors at Regent. Of these students, 50% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

California Institute of the Arts

Valencia, California
36 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $52,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their master's degree in film from CalArts. About 58% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California
35 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $52,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,642 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their master's degree in film from Loyola Marymount. About 63% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
33 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $41,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,951 per year. The film program at DePaul University awarded 33 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 42% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York
26 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The film program at Brooklyn College awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.

#17

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
24 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in film from Florida State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#17

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
24 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. The film program at American University awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 46% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
21 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,196 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 master's degrees were handed out to film majors at UNCSA. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#20

Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, Maryland
20 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $50,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,160 per year. The film program at Maryland Institute College of Art awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to film that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Music 5,778
Fine & Studio Arts 2,984
Design & Applied Arts 1,931
Drama & Theater Arts 1,611
Arts & Media Management 1,115

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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