by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NYFA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #25 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NYFA highly for film, video & photographic arts, ranked #246 out of 259 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 246 of 259 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in California | 38 of 40 |
The table below lists every degree level available for film, video & photographic arts at NYFA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 112 |
| Associate’s | 4 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 147 |
| Master’s | 118 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New York Film Academy awarded 112 bachelor’s degrees in film, video & photographic arts.
NYFA ranks competitively among schools offering film, video & photographic arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #25 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NYFA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,515 a year. This is lower than $22,392, the median for all majors at NYFA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NYFA, film, video & photographic arts students accumulate a median of $20,250 in student loans. This is higher than $18,708, the typical median for all majors at NYFA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,368 | $35,212 |
| Fees | $1,910 | $1,910 |
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Among recent graduates, 68% of film, video & photographic arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of film, video & photographic arts bachelor’s degree graduates at NYFA were Non-Resident Alien. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York Film Academy with a bachelor’s in film, video & photographic arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 53 |
| Other Races | 8 |
NYFA granted 107 bachelor’s completions in cinematography and film/video production recently — 31% to women and 69% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (46%).
NYFA conferred 5 bachelor’s completions in photography recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (80%).
During the most recent reporting year, New York Film Academy handed out 4 associate’s degrees in film, video & photographic arts.
NYFA is not currently ranked for film, video & photographic arts at the associate’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of film, video & photographic arts associate’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of film, video & photographic arts associate’s degree graduates at NYFA were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York Film Academy with a associate’s in film, video & photographic arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NYFA granted 4 associate’s completions in cinematography and film/video production in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, New York Film Academy handed out 147 undergraduate certificate degrees in film, video & photographic arts.
NYFA has not been ranked for film, video & photographic arts at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of film, video & photographic arts undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of film, video & photographic arts undergraduate certificate degree graduates at NYFA were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York Film Academy with a undergraduate certificate in film, video & photographic arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 91 |
| Other Races | 7 |
NYFA conferred 126 undergraduate certificate degrees in cinematography and film/video production in the latest year of data — 41% to women and 59% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (66%).
NYFA conferred 12 undergraduate certificate completions in photography recently — 42% to women and 58% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (33%).
NYFA granted 9 undergraduate certificate completions in documentary production recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (44%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NYFA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 118 |
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