Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Columbia College Chicago
If you plan to study Film, Video & Photographic Arts, consider the program at Columbia College Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Columbia College Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 325 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at Columbia College Chicago.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbia College Chicago
Distance learning is available at Columbia College Chicago. Among 5,570 students, 37 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,869 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at Columbia College Chicago
Rankings can help you compare Columbia College Chicago’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 36 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #191 of 275 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #209 of 278 |
Earnings for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates from Columbia College Chicago
Students who complete Columbia College Chicago’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,061 |
| 2 years | $24,540 |
| 3 years | $29,776 |
| 4 years | $32,501 |
| 5 years | $37,680 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Columbia College Chicago take home a median $32,501, compared with $38,749 for all Columbia College Chicago graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Columbia College Chicago comes in at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Columbia College Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Columbia College Chicago are 51% women (166) and 49% men (159).
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Program at Columbia College Chicago
Among the 297 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts graduates at Columbia College Chicago, 52% were women (153) and 48% were men (144).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 166 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 56 |
| Black / African American | 34 |
| Asian | 9 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 17 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago, below the national average of 40%.*
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Master’s Program at Columbia College Chicago
Of the 28 master’s film, video & photographic arts degrees awarded at Columbia College Chicago, 46% were women (13) and 54% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 21% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago, below 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 Columbia College Chicago
The Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at Columbia College Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film Studies | 20 |
| Film & Video Production | 237 |
| Photography | 65 |
| Documentary Production | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at Columbia College Chicago work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.