Film, Video & Photographic Arts at CUNY Brooklyn College
If you plan to study Film, Video & Photographic Arts, you may want to check out the program at CUNY Brooklyn College. Get started with the following essential facts.
CUNY Brooklyn College is in Brooklyn, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 122 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at CUNY Brooklyn College.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY Brooklyn College
Online coursework is an option at CUNY Brooklyn College. Of 14,390 students, 2,086 (14%) studied exclusively online and 6,308 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at CUNY Brooklyn College
These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY Brooklyn College’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 52 |
| Best Value | New York | #2 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 275 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #11 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #19 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #74 of 278 |
Earnings for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College
Graduates of CUNY Brooklyn College’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 | $31,836 |
| 2 years | $31,236 |
| 3 years | $33,530 |
| 4 years | $42,028 |
| 5 years | $35,878 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College report median earnings of $42,028, compared with $59,504 for all CUNY Brooklyn College graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College stands at $13,622.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at CUNY Brooklyn College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at CUNY Brooklyn College are 53% women (65) and 47% men (57).
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Program at CUNY Brooklyn College
Of the 75 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts degrees awarded at CUNY Brooklyn College, 45% were women (34) and 55% were men (41).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Brooklyn College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 73% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Brooklyn College, above the national average of 40%.*
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Master’s Program at CUNY Brooklyn College
Of the 47 master’s film, video & photographic arts degrees awarded at CUNY Brooklyn College, 66% were women (31) and 34% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at CUNY Brooklyn College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
Minority students account for 40% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at CUNY Brooklyn College, higher 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 CUNY Brooklyn College
The Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at CUNY Brooklyn College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film Studies | 47 |
| Film & Video Production | 75 |
Best-Paid Careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates
Those who complete Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at CUNY Brooklyn College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
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