by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UC Santa Cruz ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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UC Santa Cruz is in the top 10% of the country for film. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 215 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 172 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 177 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of film students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Santa Cruz is $23,614. 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 Santa Cruz, film students borrow a median amount of $43,965 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 UC Santa Cruz is $450 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 | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
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Of the 172 film students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Santa Cruz, about 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 18 |
UC Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from UC Santa Cruz in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 114 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 109 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 34 |
| Music | 20 |
| Other Visual Art | 6 |
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