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. Also, learn how UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in film.
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UofSC was ranked #23 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 #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 109 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in film from UofSC. This makes it the #62 most popular school for film master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of film students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofSC is $23,686. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,425 for all film students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, film students borrow a median amount of $41,094 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 UofSC is $317 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $512 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 100 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in film from UofSC. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in film from UofSC. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 102 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 48 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 15 |
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