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 BGSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in film.
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The bachelor's program at BGSU was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #5 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 101 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 112 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BGSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,803 a year. This is less than $25,425, which is the national median of all film majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BGSU, film students borrow a median amount of $38,583 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $37,900 for all film majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BGSU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $459 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,010 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $640 | $640 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,784 | $11,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,194 | $5,194 |
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The film program at BGSU awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BGSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BGSU 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 BGSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 120 |
| Music | 98 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 39 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 20 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
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