Here is an overview of the graduate program in film, video & photographic arts at SVA, School of Visual Arts. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SVA, School of Visual Arts among the top schools in the country for film, video & photographic arts, ranked #201 out of 289 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 201 of 289 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in New York | 29 of 33 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 45 of 53 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in film, video & photographic arts at SVA, School of Visual Arts, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 114 |
| Master’s | 64 |
During the most recent reporting year, School of Visual Arts conferred 64 master’s degrees in film, video & photographic arts.
SVA, School of Visual Arts is a solid choice among schools offering film, video & photographic arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 33% of film, video & photographic arts master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of film, video & photographic arts master’s degree graduates at SVA, School of Visual Arts were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from School of Visual Arts with a master’s in film, video & photographic arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 5 |
SVA, School of Visual Arts awarded 41 master’s completions in photography in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (78%).
SVA, School of Visual Arts granted 18 master’s degrees in cinematography and film/video production in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (72%).
SVA, School of Visual Arts awarded 5 master’s degrees in film/video and photographic arts, other recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (80%).
Undergraduate study is also available at SVA, School of Visual Arts. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 114 |
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