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 SVA ranks among other schools offering degrees in film.
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The bachelor's program at SVA was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #9 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, School of Visual Arts handed out 142 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 136 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 58 students received their master’s degree in film from SVA. This makes it the #10 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 SVA is $20,312. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,425 for all film students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SVA, film students borrow a median amount of $99,930 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 SVA is $1,193 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SVA paid an average of $1,645 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,140 | $49,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,868 | $1,868 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $24,200 | $24,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,700 | $5,700 |
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The film program at SVA awarded 142 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from School of Visual Arts with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 65 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SVA 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 SVA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's film program at SVA make a median salary of $33,463. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all film graduates with a master's is $31,087.
The film program at SVA awarded 68 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from School of Visual Arts with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 48 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at School of Visual Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 297 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 102 |
