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Film, Video & Photographic Arts at University at Buffalo

Film, Video & Photographic Arts at University at Buffalo

If you are interested in studying Film, Video & Photographic Arts, consider the program at University at Buffalo. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University at Buffalo is in Buffalo, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 64 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at University at Buffalo.

Online Class Availability at University at Buffalo

Distance learning is available at University at Buffalo. Of 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at University at Buffalo

These rankings give you a sense of how University at Buffalo’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program against other schools offering the same major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #7 of 33
Best Value New York #12 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #14 of 53
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #16 of 52
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #60 of 278
Best Value Nationwide #144 of 275

Earnings for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates from University at Buffalo

Graduates of University at Buffalo’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Film, Video & Photographic Arts at University at Buffalo
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,822
2 years $26,489
3 years $38,805
4 years $42,962
5 years $50,882

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from University at Buffalo report median earnings of $42,962, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from University at Buffalo stands at $24,509.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at University at Buffalo, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at University at Buffalo are 36% women (23) and 64% men (41).

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Program at University at Buffalo

Among the 62 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts graduates at University at Buffalo, 35% were women (22) and 65% were men (40).

University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 32
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 8
Asian 9
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 5
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors at University at Buffalo

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, below the national average of 40%.*

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Doctoral Program at University at Buffalo

Of the 2 doctoral film, video & photographic arts degrees awarded at University at Buffalo, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

University at Buffalo gender breakdown of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts doctoral degree recipients at University at Buffalo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors at University at Buffalo

Minority students account for 50% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts doctoral degree recipients at University at Buffalo, higher than the national average of 35%.*

*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 University at Buffalo

The Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at University at Buffalo offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Film Studies 64

Highest-Paying Careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at University at Buffalo pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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

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