by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how CalArts ranks among other schools offering degrees in film.
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The bachelor's program at CalArts was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #20 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Institute of the Arts handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 36 students received their master’s degree in film from CalArts. This makes it the #13 most popular school for film master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of film students who receive their bachelor's degree at CalArts is $22,992. This is less than $23,085, which is the national median of all film majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's film program at CalArts make a median salary of $26,425. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,896.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CalArts, film students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all film majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at California Institute of the Arts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in film from CalArts. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 students earned a master's degree in film from CalArts. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 73 |
| Music | 61 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 29 |
| Dance | 23 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 12 |
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