Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Columbia University in the City of New York
If you are interested in studying Film, Video & Photographic Arts, take a look at what Columbia University in the City of New York. Get started with the following essential facts.
Columbia University in the City of New York is located in New York, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 99 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York.
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Studying Online at Columbia University in the City of New York
Many students take online classes at Columbia University in the City of New York. Of 35,173 students, 1,499 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,519 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at Columbia University in the City of New York
Rankings can help you compare Columbia University in the City of New York’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #11 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #14 of 33 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #17 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 278 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #145 of 275 |
Earnings for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York
Graduates of Columbia University in the City of New York’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,730 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $25,347 |
| 4 years | $28,141 |
| 5 years | $30,077 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $28,141, compared with $112,690 for all Columbia University in the City of New York graduates — about 75% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, by degree type.
Program-wide, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York are 70% women (69) and 30% men (30).
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Master’s Program at Columbia University in the City of New York
Among the 99 master’s film, video & photographic arts degrees awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York, 70% were women (69) and 30% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 55 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 21% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, 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 University in the City of New York
The Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at Columbia University in the City of New York includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film Studies | 23 |
| Film & Video Production | 76 |
Best-Paid Careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates
Those who complete Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at Columbia University in the City of New York 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.