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 CCNY ranks among other schools offering degrees in film.
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The bachelor's program at CCNY was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #22 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The City College of New York handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in film from CCNY. This makes it the #24 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 CCNY is $26,918. This is higher than $25,425, which is the national median for all film bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CCNY was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,104 | $18,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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Of the 19 film students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CCNY, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the CCNY 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 CCNY Online Learning page.
The film program at CCNY awarded 11 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at The City College of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 132 |
| Music | 48 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 34 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 9 |
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