by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how The American University ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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The American University is in the top 10% of the country for film. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 215 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in film from The American University. This makes it the #17 most popular school for film master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of film students who receive their bachelor's degree at The American University is $26,767. This is higher than $25,425, which is the national median for all film bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at The American University paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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Of the 53 film students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from The American University, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The American University does not offer an online option for its film bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.
Film majors graduating with a master's degree from The American University make a median salary of $51,449 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all film graduates with a master's is $31,087.
Of the 44 students who graduated with a Master’s in film from The American University in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 19 |
| Arts & Media Management | 18 |
| Music | 8 |
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