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. We've also included details on how Emerson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in film.
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Emerson was ranked #37 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for film majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Emerson College handed out 356 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 422 degrees were handed out.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Emerson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,409 a year. This is higher than $23,085, which is the national median for all film bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Emerson, film students borrow a median amount of $24,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all film bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the film program at Emerson is $951 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Emerson College.
Of the 356 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from Emerson in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 212 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 143 |
| Music | 3 |
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