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 VCU ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,660 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 VCU, film students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allfilm bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of film bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 315 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 106 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 57 |
| Music | 50 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 26 |
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