Master’s Degrees in Film/Cinema/Media Studies
Education Levels of Film Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 574 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 | 574 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 44 |
| Graduate Certificate | 30 |
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 women than men pursue their master's degree in film studies. About 51.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 278 |
| Women | 296 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of film studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 209 |
| International Students | 118 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 54 |
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in film studies from UCLA. About 71% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 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. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
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 $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in film studies from Regent. About 50% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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, 27 people received their master's degree in film studies from Columbia. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% 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 48% of this group were women, and 52% 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 $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, 23 people received their master's degree in film studies from USC. About 74% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 70% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Chapman University. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in film studies from Chapman. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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, 9 people received their master's degree in film studies from The American University. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $30,734 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,270 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in film studies from Columbia. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 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 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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.
Howard University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film studies. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,334 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in film studies from Howard. About 63% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for film studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Francisco State University. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the 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. About 43% of this group were women, and 43% 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 $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 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 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% 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 $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, 4 people received their master's degree in film studies from SCAD.
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 $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in film studies from OHIO Athens.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to film studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Film & Video Production | 1,011 |
| 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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