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. In addition, we cover how University at Buffalo ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of film students who receive their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo is $23,822. 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 University at Buffalo, film students borrow a median amount of $24,509 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 University at Buffalo.
Of the 86 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in film from University at Buffalo in 2021, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 77 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 28 |
| Music | 18 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
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