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 KU ranks among other schools offering degrees in film.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in film from KU. This makes it the #62 most popular school for film master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in film in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of film students who receive their bachelor's degree at KU is $28,289. This is higher than $25,425, which is the national median for all film bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the film program at KU is $371 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 50 film students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from KU, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students graduated with a master's degree in film from KU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 83 |
| Music | 63 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 58 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 28 |
| Dance | 21 |
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