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Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Chapman University

Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Chapman University

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

Chapman University is located in Orange, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 295 film, video & photographic arts degrees were granted at Chapman University.

Online & Distance Learning at Chapman University

Many students take online classes at Chapman University. Of 9,760 students, 1 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 71 (1%) took at least some classes online.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at Chapman University

Rankings can help you compare Chapman University’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #1 of 45
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #1 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #3 of 278
Best Value California #44 of 45
Best Value Far Western (Region) #57 of 58
Best Value Nationwide #268 of 275

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

Those who finish Chapman University’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Chapman University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,856
2 years $37,366
3 years $42,791
4 years $53,431
5 years $64,313

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Chapman University report median earnings of $53,431, compared with $68,393 for all Chapman University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Chapman University stands at $19,123.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Chapman University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Chapman University are 54% women (160) and 46% men (135).

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

Of the 197 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts graduates at Chapman University, 54% were women (107) and 46% were men (90).

Chapman 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 Chapman University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 108
Hispanic / Latino 29
Black / African American 8
Asian 13
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 17
International (Nonresident) 17
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors at Chapman University

Minority students account for 35% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Chapman University, below the national average of 40%.*

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

Of the 98 master’s film, video & photographic arts degrees awarded at Chapman University, 54% were women (53) and 46% were men (45).

Chapman 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 Chapman University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 35
Hispanic / Latino 9
Black / African American 5
Asian 10
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 37
Racial-ethnic diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors at Chapman University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at Chapman University, 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 Chapman University

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

Concentration Graduates
Film Studies 21
Film & Video Production 274

Highest-Paying Careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates

Those who complete Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at Chapman University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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