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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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The bachelor's program at Massachusetts College of Art and Design was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts College of Art and Design handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in film from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. This makes it the #52 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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design is $22,764. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,425 for all film students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, film students borrow a median amount of $52,478 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $37,900 for all film majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Massachusetts College of Art and Design was $464 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,030 | $28,250 |
| Fees | $13,930 | $13,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $900 | $900 |
Learn more about Massachusetts College of Art and Design tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 film majors earned their bachelor's degree from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design 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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 film majors earned their master's degree from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 140 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 113 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 4 |
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