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Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Illinois

67 students earned Film degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Film, Video & Photographic Arts is the 112th most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of film majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 22.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 43.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.9%
  • Other Races: 1.5%
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Jobs for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Grads in Illinois

There are 12,120 people in the state and 340,840 people in the nation working in film jobs.

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Wages for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Jobs in Illinois

Film grads earn an average of $64,820 in the state and $78,090 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer film degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

DePaul University

Chicago
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. 49% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. 33% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $26,258.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. 80% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $28,517.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $13,214. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $49,099 after graduation.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Careers in IL

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 13% $62,130
Producers and Directors 12% $62,230
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 3% $43,000
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 3% $61,950
Communications Professors 1% $74,220
Photographers -18% $31,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Music 423
Fine & Studio Arts 274
Drama & Theater Arts 106
Arts & Media Management 91
Design & Applied Arts 75
General Visual & Performing Arts 9
Other Visual Art 5
Dance 3

View all majors related to Film, Video & Photographic Arts

View Nationwide Film, Video & Photographic Arts Report

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