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Cinematography in New York

Cinematography Schools in New York

1,189 Cinematography students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Cinematography is the 69th most popular major in the state out of a total 1065 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cinematography Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 947
Master’s Degree 181
Associate Degree 55
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cinematography majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.2%
  • White: 42.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Cinematography Grads in New York

There are 44,500 people in the state and 262,180 people in the nation working in cinematography jobs.

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Wages for Cinematography Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a cinematography grad in the state is $92,170, compared to a typical salary of $82,560 nationwide.

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

396 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $32,462.

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Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
113 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

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Ithaca College

Ithaca
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,354 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,552. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $28,776.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $23,497. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,353 Total Students

An average student at Pratt Institute will pay a net price of $46,938. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,889. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

A typical student attending Binghamton University will pay a net price of $21,594. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Binghamton University.

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SUNY Oswego

Oswego
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,636 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,281. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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Purchase College

Purchase
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,685 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Purchase College. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,598. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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Cinematography Careers in NY

Some of the careers cinematography majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 14% $76,580
Producers and Directors 13% $96,590
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 5% $80,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Film Studies 495
Photography 380
Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts 94
Documentary Production 9

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