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 VCU ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of film students who receive their bachelor's degree at VCU is $23,109. 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 VCU, film students borrow a median amount of $44,784 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 VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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Of the 87 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in film from VCU in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at VCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
VCU 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 VCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 333 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 80 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 58 |
| Music | 39 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 20 |
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