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 UC Irvine ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Take the first step toward a career of visual expression and doing what you love with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn to create a striking portfolio and hone the skills you need to succeed in the world of professional photography with this online digital photography degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at UC Irvine was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #10 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 175 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 167 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of film students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine is $21,397. 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 UC Irvine, film students borrow a median amount of $28,022 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all film bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $37,900.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the film program at UC Irvine is $184 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
Learn more about UC Irvine tuition and fees.
The film program at UC Irvine awarded 175 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 47 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 107 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 103 |
| Dance | 55 |
| Music | 27 |
| Other Visual Art | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
