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 University at Buffalo ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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University at Buffalo was ranked #31 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for film majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 31 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University at Buffalo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,630 a year. This is higher than $25,425, which is the national median for all film bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University at Buffalo was $1,119 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 film majors earned their bachelor's degree from University at Buffalo. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 81 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 33 |
| Music | 26 |
| Dance | 20 |
| Arts & Media Management | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
