Film, Video & Photographic Arts at CUNY City College
If you plan to study Film, Video & Photographic Arts, consider the program at CUNY City College. Get started with the following essential facts.
CUNY City College is located in New York, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at CUNY City College.
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Studying Online at CUNY City College
Many students take online classes at CUNY City College. Of 15,544 students, 1,013 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,745 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at CUNY City College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY City College’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 52 |
| Best Value | New York | #3 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #5 of 275 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #17 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #27 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #108 of 278 |
Earnings for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates from CUNY City College
Students who complete CUNY City 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $24,035 |
| 3 years | $35,645 |
| 4 years | $40,554 |
| 5 years | $47,856 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from CUNY City College take home a median $40,554, compared with $61,249 for all CUNY City College graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at CUNY City College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at CUNY City College are 46% women (11) and 54% men (13).
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Program at CUNY City College
Of the 12 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts graduates at CUNY City College, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY City College, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Master’s Program at CUNY City College
Among the 12 master’s film, video & photographic arts degrees awarded at CUNY City College, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at CUNY City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 25% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at CUNY City College, 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 CUNY City College
This Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at CUNY City College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film Studies | 12 |
| Film & Video Production | 12 |
Best-Paid Careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates
Those who complete Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at CUNY City College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.