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Film in Pennsylvania

Film Schools in Pennsylvania

599 Film students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Film major is the 70th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Film Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 517
Associate Degree 50
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Master’s Degree 10
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 62.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Film 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 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
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,742. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple.

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64 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,530 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

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#5

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,653. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 57% of students get financical aid.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $29,187. 87% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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#8

DeSales University

Center Valley
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,988 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,918. The full-time teacher rate is 24%. Of all the students who attend this school, 45% get financial aid.

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Film 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
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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