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. We've also included details on how U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in film.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for film majors, U-M came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 4 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U-M go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,565 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,425 for all film bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, film students borrow a median amount of $56,384 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $37,900 for all film majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 film majors earned their bachelor's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 185 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 170 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 61 |
| Dance | 23 |
| Other Visual Art | 17 |
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