Film, Video & Photographic Arts at DePaul University
If you plan to study Film, Video & Photographic Arts, you may want to check out the program at DePaul University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
DePaul University is in Chicago, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 304 film, video & photographic arts degrees were granted at DePaul University.
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Online Class Availability at DePaul University
Distance learning is available at DePaul University. Among 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at DePaul University
Rankings can help you compare DePaul University’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 36 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 278 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #199 of 275 |
Earnings for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates from DePaul University
Those who finish DePaul University’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 | $24,382 |
| 2 years | $28,243 |
| 3 years | $36,196 |
| 4 years | $40,568 |
| 5 years | $49,448 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from DePaul University report median earnings of $40,568, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from DePaul University stands at $24,717.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at DePaul University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at DePaul University are 42% women (128) and 58% men (176).
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Program at DePaul University
Among the 269 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts graduates at DePaul University, 42% were women (112) and 58% were men (157).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 183 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 35 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Master’s Program at DePaul University
Of the 35 master’s film, video & photographic arts degrees awarded at DePaul University, 46% were women (16) and 54% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at DePaul University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 37% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at DePaul University, above 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 DePaul University
The Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at DePaul University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film & Video Production | 304 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates
Those who complete Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at DePaul University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors, 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.