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 DePaul ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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The bachelor's program at DePaul was ranked #34 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, DePaul University handed out 176 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 191 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in film from DePaul. This makes it the #15 most popular school for film master’s degree candidates in the country.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DePaul go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,164 a year. This is higher than $25,425, which is the national median for all film bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DePaul, film students borrow a median amount of $63,187 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 DePaul is $660 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at DePaul paid an average of $758 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 | $43,379 | $43,379 |
| Fees | $795 | $795 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,468 | $18,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,766 | $2,766 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 176 students earned a bachelor's degree in film from DePaul. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DePaul are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
DePaul 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 DePaul Online Learning page.
Film majors graduating with a master's degree from DePaul make a median salary of $23,892 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $31,087.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a master's degree in film from DePaul. About 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at DePaul University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 111 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 110 |
| Music | 85 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 9 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
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