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Film in California

Film Schools in California

4,565 students earned Film degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Film major is the 34th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Film Majors in California

Film majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 877
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In California, a film major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of film majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.7%
  • White: 28.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.5%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Film Grads in California

There are 59,060 people in the state and 340,840 people in the nation working in film jobs.

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Wages for Film Jobs in California

Film grads earn an average of $112,530 in the state and $78,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer film degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,462. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

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145 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,271 Total Students

3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 6%. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

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101 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,637. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
337 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time.

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79 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,342. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Academy of Art University

San Francisco
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,263.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,166 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,182 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $48,735.

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National University

San Diego
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

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Film Careers in CA

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Producers and Directors 8% $97,550
Film and Video Editors 6% $74,900
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 1% $67,510
Photographers -4% $46,790

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to film.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Music 629
Fine & Studio Arts 386
Drama & Theater Arts 351
Design & Applied Arts 194
Arts & Media Management 73
General Visual & Performing Arts 61
Dance 59
Other Visual Art 22

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