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 U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in film.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for film majors, U-M came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of film students who receive their bachelor's degree at U-M is $29,824. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $23,085 for all film bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, film students borrow a median amount of $19,760 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 of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
Of the 84 film students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from U-M, about 49% were men and 51% 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 of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 199 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 154 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 72 |
| Dance | 13 |
| Other Visual Art | 13 |
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