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. In addition, we cover how Ithaca ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for film majors, Ithaca came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 7 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ithaca College handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ithaca go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,782 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,425 for all film students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ithaca, film students borrow a median amount of $88,045 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 Ithaca is $1,074 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ithaca was $1,685 per credit hour 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 | $50,070 | $50,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,030 | $16,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,326 | $1,326 |
Learn more about Ithaca tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 108 film majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ithaca. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ithaca are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ithaca College with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Ithaca 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 Ithaca Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Ithaca College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 66 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 65 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 11 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
