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Film in District of Columbia

Film Schools in District of Columbia

79 students earned Film degrees in District of Columbia in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Film is the 73rd most popular major in the state out of a total 171 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Film Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 34

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a film major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of film majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 17.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 48.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.5%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Film Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 4,220 people employed in jobs related to a film degree, compared to 340,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Film Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, film grads earn an average of $82,840. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,090.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer film degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

American University

Washington
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $34,462. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#3

Howard University

Washington
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Film Careers in DC

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 19% $68,800
Producers and Directors 12% $82,150
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 8% $81,420
Photographers 0% $84,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Fine & Studio Arts 41
Design & Applied Arts 33
Music 29
Drama & Theater Arts 23
Arts & Media Management 22

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