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 UNM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in film.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 93% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,860 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 UNM, film students borrow a median amount of $15,851 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 New Mexico - Main Campus.
Of the 52 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from UNM in 2020-2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 74 |
| Music | 41 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 35 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 19 |
| Dance | 4 |
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