Master’s Degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts
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Featured Film, Video & Photographic Arts Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Education Levels of Film Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,871 people earned their master's degree in film. This makes it the 84th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in film at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,871 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 57 |
| Graduate Certificate | 39 |
Earnings of Film Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in film is $31,087. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $22,205 to a high of $39,339.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for film majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in film. About 52.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 893 |
| Women | 978 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of film master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 108 |
| Black or African American | 217 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 197 |
| White | 591 |
| International Students | 613 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 145 |
Most Popular Film Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 101 colleges that offer a master’s degree in film. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
New York Film Academy tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for film majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,898 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,195 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in film from New York Film Academy. About 50% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in film at New York Film Academy make a median salary of 31,087.
University of Southern California is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film. 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, 143 people received their master's degree in film from USC. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in film at University of Southern California make a median salary of 31,087.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their 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 from UCLA. About 71% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in film at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 31,087.
The 4th most popular school in the country for film 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, 93 people received their master's degree in film from SCAD. Of these students, 47% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Savannah College of Art and Design film graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,087.
Chapman University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film. 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, 79 people received their master's degree in film from Chapman. About 56% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Chapman University film graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,087.
The 5th most popular school in the country for film 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 from Full Sail University. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Data shows that Full Sail University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,087.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film. 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, 75 people received their master's degree in film from Columbia. Of these students, 51% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,087.
American Film Institute Conservatory comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film. 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 from American Film Institute. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Data shows that American Film Institute graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,087.
Academy of Art University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in film from Academy of Art University. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Academy of Art University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,087.
School of Visual Arts is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in film from SVA. About 66% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in film at School of Visual Arts make a median salary of 31,087.
New York University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in film from NYU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. New York University film graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,087.
The 12th most popular school in the country for film 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 from Regent. About 50% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Regent University film graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,087.
California Institute of the Arts comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,074 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in film from CalArts. Of these students, 71% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California Institute of the Arts film graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,087.
The 14th most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola Marymount University. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,588 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in film from Loyola Marymount. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Loyola Marymount University film graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,087.
DePaul University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in film from DePaul. About 66% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that DePaul graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,087.
Brooklyn College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film. 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 from Brooklyn College. About 48% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Brooklyn College film graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,087.
American University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in film from The American University. Of these students, 62% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. American University film graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,087.
The 17th most popular school in the country for film majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in film from Florida State. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,087.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in film. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,497 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in film from UNCSA. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Data shows that UNCSA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,087.
Maryland Institute College of Art comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in film. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in film from MICA. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Maryland Institute College of Art film graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,087.
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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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