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Film, Video & Photographic Arts at DePaul University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Film, Video & Photographic Arts at DePaul University
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.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts earnings compared with all majors at DePaul University

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).

DePaul University gender breakdown of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors at DePaul University

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).

DePaul University gender breakdown of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors at DePaul University

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

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