by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how RIT ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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RIT is in the top 10% of the country for film. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 215 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in film from RIT. This makes it the #20 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 RIT is $28,858. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,425 for all film bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIT, film students borrow a median amount of $49,295 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 RIT is $384 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at RIT paid an average of $2,017 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,784 | $55,784 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,516 | $15,516 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 113 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in film from RIT. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the RIT 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 RIT Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 film majors earned their master's degree from RIT. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 155 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 22 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
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