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 WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,760 a year. 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 WMU, film students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all film majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Western Michigan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in film from WMU. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 73 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 59 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 46 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 30 |
| Dance | 26 |
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