by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how CalArts ranks among other schools offering degrees in film.
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The bachelor's program at CalArts was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #17 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Institute of the Arts handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in film from CalArts. This makes it the #13 most popular school for film master’s degree candidates in the country.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CalArts go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,247 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,425 for all film bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CalArts paid an average of $1,815 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,074 | $56,074 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,820 | $12,820 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,826 | $6,826 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of film bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the CalArts film bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CalArts Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's film program at CalArts make a median salary of $20,842. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $31,087.
Of the 31 film students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CalArts, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at California Institute of the Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 53 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 52 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37 |
| Dance | 17 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 15 |
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