Master’s Degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts
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Education Levels of Film Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,610 students 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 | 1,610 |
| Graduate Certificate | 48 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 46 |
Earnings of Film Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in film is $29,896. 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 $27,088 to a high of $35,093.
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 53.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 754 |
| Women | 856 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of film master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 203 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 138 |
| White | 499 |
| International Students | 572 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 125 |
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 $32,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,979 per year. The film program at New York Film Academy awarded 145 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 143 master's degrees were handed out to film majors at USC. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The film program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 97 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $38,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,240 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 93 people received their master's degree in film from SCAD. Of these students, 54% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,538 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 master's degrees were handed out to film majors at Chapman. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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 $25,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,472 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 master's degrees were handed out to film majors at Full Sail University. Of these students, 33% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 people received their master's degree in film from Columbia. About 60% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 master's degrees were handed out to film majors at American Film Institute. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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 $24,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,696 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 people received their master's degree in film from Academy of Art University. About 52% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,400 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their master's degree in film from SVA. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 master's degrees were handed out to film majors at NYU. Of these students, 74% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $17,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,590 per year. The film program at Regent University awarded 42 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $52,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 master's degrees were handed out to film majors at CalArts. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
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 $52,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,642 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 master's degrees were handed out to film majors at Loyola Marymount. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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 $41,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,951 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in film from DePaul. About 42% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in film from Brooklyn College. Of these students, 46% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to film majors at Florida State. Of these students, 54% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in film from The American University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
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 $9,196 per year. The film program at University of North Carolina School of the Arts awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $50,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,160 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in film from MICA. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to film that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 5,778 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 2,984 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,931 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,611 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1,115 |
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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