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Cinematography in California

Cinematography Schools in California

2,121 Cinematography students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Cinematography major is the 55th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Cinematography Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 529

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.6%
  • White: 28.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.7%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Cinematography Grads in California

50,940 people in the state and 262,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to cinematography.

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Wages for Cinematography Jobs in California

Cinematography grads earn an average of $112,530 in the state and $82,560 nationwide.

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

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

The full-time teacher rate is 6%. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $41,098.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

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

100% of the teachers are full time. 89% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 58% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. 59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Academy of Art University

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

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

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. 57% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $10,851.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,745 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,612 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 22%. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. An average student at California College of the Arts will pay a net price of $35,076.

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Cinematography Careers in CA

Some of the careers cinematography 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

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Film Studies 250
Photography 67
Documentary Production 6
Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts 2

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