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. Also, learn how MDC ranks among other schools offering degrees in film.
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The bachelor's program at MDC was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #6 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 126 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 134 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Miami Dade College handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of film students who receive their bachelor's degree at MDC is $20,611. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,425 for all film students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at MDC paid an average of $403 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $118 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,987 | $7,947 |
| Fees | $851 | $1,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 74 film students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from MDC, about 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Miami Dade College with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MDC 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 MDC Online Learning page.
Of the 71 film students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from MDC, about 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Miami Dade College with a associate's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Miami Dade College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 58 |
| Music | 33 |
