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Film Studies in California

Film Studies Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 1,792 students earned their Film Studies degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Film Studies is the 91st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Film Studies Majors in California

Film Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 269
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of film studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.5%
  • White: 29.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.1%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Film Studies Grads in California

In this state, there are 35,030 people employed in jobs related to a film studies degree, compared to 212,940 nationwide.

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Wages for Film Studies Jobs in California

In this state, film studies grads earn an average of $115,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,560.

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There are 9 colleges in California that offer film studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,637.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
337 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 8%.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 59% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

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National University

San Diego
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at National University. The full-time teacher rate is 10%.

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

An average student at Chapman will pay a net price of $44,342. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Chapman.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,371.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.75 years. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,912.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. A typical student attending UCSB will pay a net price of $15,482.

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Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
8,018 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,528. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate.

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Film Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers film studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Producers and Directors 8% $97,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Film & Video Production 448
Photography 67
Documentary Production 6
Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts 2

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