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Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Pennsylvania

589 students earned Film degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Film, Video & Photographic Arts is the 70th most popular major in the state out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 521
Associate Degree 42
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 11
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 11
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 11
Master’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 66.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Grads in Pennsylvania

12,020 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, film grads earn an average of $61,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,090.

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

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia
183 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,659 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $27,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,963. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,777 after earning their degree at this institution.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,530 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. An average student at UArts will pay a net price of $39,564. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

#5

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,046. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This public school has an average net price of $27,058.

#8

DeSales University

Center Valley
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The average student takes 5.00 years to complete their degree at DeSales. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,547.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,613 a year.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,988 Total Students

A typical student attending Bucks County Community College will pay a net price of $8,336. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,923 after earning their degree at this institution.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Careers in PA

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 12% $59,870
Producers and Directors 9% $58,200
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $72,070
Communications Professors 8% $69,640
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 5% $43,180
Photographers -15% $30,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Design & Applied Arts 1,238
Fine & Studio Arts 1,161
Music 960
Drama & Theater Arts 754
Dance 290
Arts & Media Management 263
General Visual & Performing Arts 204
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 16

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