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Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Virginia

278 students earned Film degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Film, Video & Photographic Arts is the 82nd most popular major in the state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 175
Master’s Degree 46
Associate Degree 45
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.6%
  • White: 54.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 6,790 people employed in jobs related to a film degree, compared to 340,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Jobs in Virginia

In this state, film grads earn an average of $64,590. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,090.

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There are 9 colleges in Virginia that offer film degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $20,490. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $33,492 after graduation.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,303 a year.

#4

Regent University

Virginia Beach
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Regent. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,452. 60% of students get financical aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
795 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $20,127. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

#7

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. In their early career, URichmond grads earn an average salary of $61,214.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending TNCC will pay a net price of $6,439. 65% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. This private school has an average net price of $21,842. 98% of students get financical aid.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Careers in VA

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 18% $59,500
Photographers 14% $32,820
Producers and Directors 9% $65,140
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 3% $55,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Design & Applied Arts 889
Fine & Studio Arts 769
Music 632
Drama & Theater Arts 455
General Visual & Performing Arts 255
Other Visual Art 73
Dance 69
Arts & Media Management 37

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