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. In addition, we cover how Columbia ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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Columbia is in the top 10% of the country for film. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 215 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia College Chicago handed out 176 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 221 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in film from Columbia. This makes it the #29 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 Columbia is $23,905. 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 Columbia, film students borrow a median amount of $65,462 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $37,900 for all film majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the film program at Columbia is $749 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Columbia paid an average of $1,011 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,734 | $30,734 |
| Fees | $1,786 | $1,786 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,838 | $16,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,130 | $3,130 |
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Of the 176 film students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Columbia, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's film program at Columbia make a median salary of $35,483. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all film graduates with a master's is $31,087.
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in film from Columbia in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Columbia College Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 239 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 145 |
| Arts & Media Management | 118 |
| Music | 59 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 50 |
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