Master’s Degrees in Film/Cinema/Media Studies
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Education Levels of Film Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 506 people earned their master's degree in film studies. This earns it the #237 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in film studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 506 |
| Graduate Certificate | 52 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
Earnings of Film Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for film studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for film studies students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in film studies. About 53.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 268 |
| Women | 238 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of film studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 94 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 181 |
| International Students | 102 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 38 |
Most Popular Film Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a master’s degree in film studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for film studies students seekinga master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in film studies from UCLA. Of these students, 58% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Full Sail University. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,307 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in film studies from Full Sail University. About 39% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Film Institute Conservatory. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in film studies from American Film Institute. Of these students, 49% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Regent University. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,028 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in film studies from Regent. Of these students, 40% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film studies. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in film studies from Columbia. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Brooklyn College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film studies. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in film studies from Brooklyn College. About 34% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for film studies 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 $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in film studies from USC. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The City College of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film studies. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in film studies from CCNY. About 36% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film studies. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in film studies from National University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
American University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film studies. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,139 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in film studies from The American University. Of these students, 60% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film studies. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in film studies from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Johns Hopkins University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film studies. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in film studies from Johns Hopkins. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film studies. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,209 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in film studies from Columbia. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
Howard University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,584 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,556 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in film studies from Howard. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in film studies from SCAD. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Francisco State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in film studies from SFSU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film studies. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in film studies from OHIO Athens. About 38% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film studies. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in film studies from Yale. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
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*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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