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Film Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 344 students earned their Film degrees in TN.

A Film major is the 65th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Film Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 233
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 69
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 69
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 20
Associate Degree 14
Master’s Degree 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 65.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Film Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 5,280 people employed in jobs related to a film degree, compared to 340,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Film Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a film grad in the state is $56,040, compared to a typical salary of $78,090 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Tennessee that offer film degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Middle Tennessee State University. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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#2

Belmont University

Nashville
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,860.

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#3

Lipscomb University

Nashville
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,070. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. 100% of students get financical aid.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

69% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Southern Adventist.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,188 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#7

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,911 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#8

Nossi College of Art

Nashville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
289 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $24,043. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#9

Rhodes College

Memphis
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 91% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,928.

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Film Careers in TN

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 22% $60,430
Producers and Directors 18% $52,070
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 18% $48,290
Photographers -7% $28,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Music 804
Arts & Media Management 600
Fine & Studio Arts 440
Design & Applied Arts 296
Drama & Theater Arts 203
General Visual & Performing Arts 57
Dance 9

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View Nationwide Film Report

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