by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how GVSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in film.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,424 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 GVSU, film students borrow a median amount of $25,899 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 GVSU is $355 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Grand Valley State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 students earned a bachelor's degree in film from GVSU. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 57 |
| Music | 37 |
| Dance | 11 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 5 |
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