Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Art Center College of Design
If you plan to study Film, Video & Photographic Arts, take a look at what Art Center College of Design. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Art Center College of Design is located in Pasadena, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 63 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at Art Center College of Design.
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Online Class Availability at Art Center College of Design
Many students take online classes at Art Center College of Design. Of 2,308 students, 28 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 793 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at Art Center College of Design
Rankings can help you compare Art Center College of Design’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #42 of 45 |
| Best Value | California | #45 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #54 of 58 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #58 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #261 of 278 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #271 of 275 |
Earnings for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates from Art Center College of Design
Those who finish Art Center College of Design’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,685 |
| 2 years | $18,830 |
| 4 years | $32,235 |
| 5 years | $33,995 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Art Center College of Design earn a median of $32,235, compared with $63,094 for all Art Center College of Design graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Art Center College of Design comes in at $31,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Art Center College of Design, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Art Center College of Design are 49% women (31) and 51% men (32).
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Program at Art Center College of Design
Of the 49 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts degrees awarded at Art Center College of Design, 49% were women (24) and 51% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Art Center College of Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
Minority students account for 41% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Art Center College of Design, above the national average of 40%.*
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Master’s Program at Art Center College of Design
Of the 14 master’s film, video & photographic arts graduates at Art Center College of Design, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at Art Center College of Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at Art Center College of Design, lower than 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 Art Center College of Design
The Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at Art Center College of Design offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film & Video Production | 48 |
| Photography | 15 |
Top-Paying Careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at Art Center College of Design work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors, 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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