Film, Video & Photographic Arts at School of Visual Arts
What traits are you looking for in a school for Film, Video & Photographic Arts, consider the program at School of Visual Arts. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
School of Visual Arts is located in New York, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 178 film, video & photographic arts graduations were recorded at School of Visual Arts.
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Online & Distance Learning at School of Visual Arts
School of Visual Arts delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at School of Visual Arts
These rankings give you a sense of how School of Visual Arts’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #30 of 33 |
| Best Value | New York | #32 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #49 of 53 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #52 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #241 of 278 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #275 of 275 |
Earnings for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates from School of Visual Arts
Graduates of School of Visual Arts’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,539 |
| 2 years | $24,863 |
| 3 years | $27,543 |
| 4 years | $29,829 |
| 5 years | $36,179 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from School of Visual Arts earn a median of $29,829, compared with $51,986 for all School of Visual Arts graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from School of Visual Arts comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at School of Visual Arts, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at School of Visual Arts are 58% women (104) and 42% men (74).
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Program at School of Visual Arts
Of the 114 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts graduates at School of Visual Arts, 54% were women (61) and 46% were men (53).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at School of Visual Arts.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 59 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at School of Visual Arts, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Master’s Program at School of Visual Arts
Among the 64 master’s film, video & photographic arts degrees awarded at School of Visual Arts, 67% were women (43) and 33% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at School of Visual Arts.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 49 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 12% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts master’s degree recipients at School of Visual Arts, lower 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 School of Visual Arts
This Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at School of Visual Arts includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film & Video Production | 18 |
| Photography | 102 |
| Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts | 58 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates
Those who complete Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at School of Visual Arts work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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
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