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Film, Video & Photographic Arts in Michigan

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Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Michigan

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

In this state, Film, Video & Photographic Arts is the 66th most popular major out of a total 327 majors commonly available.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 338
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 104
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 104
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 104
Associate Degree 68
Master’s Degree 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 20.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 59.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Grads in Michigan

There are 7,680 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 Michigan

Film grads earn an average of $65,910 in the state and $78,090 nationwide.

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

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at U-M. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $40,533 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,140 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,624. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Calvin University

Grand Rapids
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,307 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,573 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $26,082.

#5

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
72 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,349.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

#10

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,511 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,642 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Careers in MI

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $72,390
Communications Professors 11% $70,980
Producers and Directors 10% $55,830
Film and Video Editors 3% $54,660
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 3% $53,120
Photographers -12% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Design & Applied Arts 1,011
Music 734
Fine & Studio Arts 729
Drama & Theater Arts 364
Dance 97
Arts & Media Management 49
Other Visual Art 13
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 11

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