Film, Video & Photographic Arts Doctor’s Degrees
There are 593 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 29.4% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 18,927 people earned theirFilm, Video & Photographic Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Film, Video & Photographic Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 825 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,657 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 13,024 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,295 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 51 |
Earnings of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts of $35,590 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,545 |
| 4 years | $35,590 |
| 5 years | $41,647 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. About 54.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 28 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 13.7% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 9.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 15 | 29.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 29.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 691 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
Full Sail University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 734 people received their doctor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 576 people received their doctor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 470 doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 448 doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York Film Academy comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. This school awarded 381 doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 339 people received their doctor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. This school awarded 325 doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 304 people received their doctor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chapman University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. This school awarded 295 doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Film School is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 288 doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. This school awarded 269 doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. This school awarded 244 doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. This school awarded 230 doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 230 doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. This school awarded 218 doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their doctor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. This school awarded 200 doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their doctor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 190 doctor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their doctor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 9,544 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 5,777 |
| Photography | 2,066 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 1,452 |
| Documentary Production | 88 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Film, Video & Photographic Arts that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16,640 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7,225 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
