Film, Video & Photographic Arts at American University
If you plan to study film, video & photographic arts, take a look at what American University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.The American University is located in Washington, District of Columbia and approximately 14,001 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Film, Video & Photographic Arts section at the bottom of this page.
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The American University Film, Video & Photographic Arts Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Film
- Master’s Degree in Film
Featured American University Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Take the first step toward a career of visual expression and doing what you love with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn to create a striking portfolio and hone the skills you need to succeed in the world of professional photography with this online digital photography degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The American University Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings
Film Student Demographics at The American University
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at American University.
The American University Film, Video & Photographic Arts Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in film.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 6 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 13 |
International Students | 3 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Film, Video & Photographic Arts
The following film concentations are available at American University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at American University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Film & Video Production | 15 |
Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 9 |
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Careers That Film Grads May Go Into
A degree in film can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for DC, the home state for American University.
Occupation | Jobs in DC | Average Salary in DC |
---|---|---|
Producers and Directors | 2,360 | $89,390 |
Art, Drama, and Music Professors | 490 | $100,590 |
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators | 420 | $77,770 |
Photographers | 420 | $82,840 |
Communications Professors | 290 | $92,970 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Samschoe under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.