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Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in California

773 Film students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Film, Video & Photographic Arts is the 34th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 744
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 26.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 42.3%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Film, Video & Photographic Arts 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, Video & Photographic Arts 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

In their early career, USC grads earn an average salary of $65,748. 70% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,271 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,350. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
337 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time.

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

The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $44,198. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

#6

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.08 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,143. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,166 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $56,876. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,467.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
2,182 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate.

#10

National University

La Jolla
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Careers in CA

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $100,050
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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