Master’s Degrees in Film & Video Production
Education Levels of Cinematography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,011 people earned their master's degree in cinematography. This makes it the 164th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in cinematography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,011 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Cinematography Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for cinematography students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in cinematography. About 51.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 490 |
| Women | 521 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cinematography master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 125 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 291 |
| International Students | 384 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 64 |
Most Popular Cinematography Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 51 colleges that offer a master’s degree in cinematography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
New York Film Academy tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cinematography majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,898 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,195 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in cinematography from New York Film Academy. About 50% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in cinematography from USC. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cinematography. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in cinematography from SCAD. About 47% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Chapman University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cinematography. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,604 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Chapman. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in cinematography from NYU. Of these students, 61% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Columbia. Of these students, 45% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loyola Marymount University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cinematography. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,588 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Loyola Marymount. Of these students, 48% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
DePaul University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cinematography. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in cinematography from DePaul. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
California Institute of the Arts is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cinematography. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,074 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in cinematography from CalArts. About 77% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Florida State. Of these students, 68% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,497 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in cinematography from UNCSA. Of these students, 42% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Academy of Art University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cinematography. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Academy of Art University. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Art Center College of Design. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,484 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Art Center College of Design. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cinematography. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in cinematography from The American University. Of these students, 53% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lipscomb University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cinematography. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Lipscomb. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Sacred Heart University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cinematography. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Sacred Heart. Of these students, 27% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Asbury University. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in cinematography from Asbury. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for cinematography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in cinematography from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 10% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rochester Institute of Technology is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cinematography. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in cinematography from RIT. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
School of Visual Arts is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cinematography. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in cinematography from SVA.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cinematography that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Film Studies | 574 |
| Photography | 215 |
| Documentary Production | 43 |
| Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts | 28 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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