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. We've also included details on how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in film.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,104 a year. This is less than $23,085, which is the national median of all film majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, film students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
The film program at Rutgers New Brunswick awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 89 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 58 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 44 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 40 |
| Dance | 27 |
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