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Film, Video & Photographic Arts at American University

Film, Video & Photographic Arts at American University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Film, Video & Photographic Arts, you may want to check out the program at American University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

American University is located in Washington, DC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 79 film, video & photographic arts graduations were recorded at American University.

Online & Distance Learning at American University

Distance learning is available at American University. Of 12,321 students, 895 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at American University

These rankings give you a sense of how American University’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #1 of 2
Best Value District Of Columbia #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #3 of 53
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #19 of 278
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #46 of 52
Best Value Nationwide #257 of 275

Earnings for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates from American University

Students who complete American University’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Film, Video & Photographic Arts at American University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,288
2 years $40,266
3 years $46,726
4 years $56,708
5 years $67,985

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from American University report median earnings of $56,708, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts earnings compared with all majors at American University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from American University is $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at American University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at American University are 66% women (52) and 34% men (27).

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Program at American University

Among the 54 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts graduates at American University, 67% were women (36) and 33% were men (18).

American University gender breakdown of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 30
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 2
Asian 2
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors at American University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at American University, below the national average of 40%.*

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Master’s Program at American University

Of the 25 master’s film, video & photographic arts graduates at American University, 64% were women (16) and 36% were men (9).

American University gender breakdown of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Black / African American 9
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors at American University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at American University, above the national average of 30%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Film, Video & Photographic Arts Concentrations at American University

The Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at American University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Film Studies 55
Film & Video Production 19
Photography 5

Best-Paid Careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates

Students who finish Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at American University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $92,043
Media Programming Directors $90,799
Producers and Directors $90,515
Film and Video Editors $89,576
Photographers $75,743
Talent Directors $73,937
Media Technical Directors/Managers $65,049
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983

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