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Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in New York

295 Film students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Film, Video & Photographic Arts is the 75th most popular major out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 287
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of film majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 30.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 46.1%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Grads in New York

51,670 people in the state and 340,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to film.

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Wages for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a film grad in the state is $90,470, compared to a typical salary of $78,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer film degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

58% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at SVA. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,008 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at NYU.

#4

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,822.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. A typical student attending CCNY will pay a net price of $2,805.

#7

The New School

New York
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $44,430. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,274 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#9

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,975 a year. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,119.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Careers in NY

Some of the careers film majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Communications Professors 18% $74,660
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $78,520
Film and Video Editors 14% $76,580
Producers and Directors 13% $96,590
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators 5% $80,570
Photographers -6% $43,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Music 1,070
Fine & Studio Arts 721
Design & Applied Arts 380
Drama & Theater Arts 266
Arts & Media Management 187
Other Visual Art 149
Dance 37
General Visual & Performing Arts 30

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