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Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in New York

2,006 Film students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Film, Video & Photographic Arts major is the 44th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,641
Master’s Degree 287
Associate Degree 65
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of film majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.9%
  • White: 48.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.3%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Grads in New York

51,670 people in the state and 340,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to film.

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Wages for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a film grad in the state is $90,470, compared to a typical salary of $78,090 nationwide.

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

426 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at NYU will pay a net price of $38,569. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,407 a year.

194 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

#3

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
139 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,067. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,178 after earning their degree at this institution.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

An average student at RIT will pay a net price of $34,822. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 72% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Ithaca College

Ithaca
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,354 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,422 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

In their early career, University at Buffalo grads earn an average salary of $51,240. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#7

The New School

New York
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, New School University grads earn an average salary of $44,274.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. In their early career, Columbia grads earn an average salary of $79,434. This private school has an average net price of $22,823.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
4,353 Total Students

16% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,537 a year. This private school has an average net price of $47,438.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Careers in NY

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Communications Professors 18% $74,660
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $78,520
Film and Video Editors 14% $76,580
Producers and Directors 13% $96,590
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 5% $80,570
Photographers -6% $43,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Design & Applied Arts 4,391
Fine & Studio Arts 3,302
Drama & Theater Arts 2,542
Music 2,324
Arts & Media Management 688
General Visual & Performing Arts 593
Dance 351
Other Visual Art 344

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