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 NYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in film.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, NYU is in the top 1% of the country for film students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New York University handed out 407 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 372 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 54 students received their master’s degree in film from NYU. This makes it the #11 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 NYU is $23,869. This is less than $25,425, which is the national median of all film majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NYU, film students borrow a median amount of $114,303 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 NYU is $1,305 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at NYU paid an average of $1,844 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $60,438 | $60,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,786 | $22,786 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 407 film majors earned their bachelor's degree from NYU. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 73 |
| Other Races | 48 |
Online degrees for the NYU 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 NYU Online Learning page.
Film majors graduating with a master's degree from NYU make a median salary of $15,801 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, 54 students graduated with a master's degree in film from NYU. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at New York University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 542 |
| Other Visual Art | 288 |
| Music | 277 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 188 |
| Dance | 74 |
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