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Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Central Washington University

Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Central Washington University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Film, Video & Photographic Arts, consider the program at Central Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Washington University is located in Ellensburg, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 26 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at Central Washington University.

Studying Online at Central Washington University

Many students take online classes at Central Washington University. Of 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at Central Washington University

Use these rankings to compare Central Washington University’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #2 of 6
Best Value Washington #3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #17 of 58
Best Value Far Western (Region) #36 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #87 of 278
Best Value Nationwide #95 of 275

Earnings for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates from Central Washington University

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Central Washington University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,633
2 years $28,960
3 years $38,946
4 years $38,708
5 years $41,604

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Central Washington University earn a median of $38,708, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Central Washington University is $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Central Washington University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Central Washington University are 27% women (7) and 73% men (19).

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

Of the 26 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts degrees awarded at Central Washington University, 27% were women (7) and 73% were men (19).

Central Washington 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 Central Washington University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 7
Asian 1
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors at Central Washington University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, above the national average of 40%.*

*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 Central Washington University

This Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at Central Washington University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Film Studies 26

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

Those who complete Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at Central Washington University go on to a range of careers. Below 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

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