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 Webster ranks among other schools offering degrees in film.
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The bachelor's program at Webster was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Webster University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of film students who receive their bachelor's degree at Webster is $19,071. 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 Webster, film students borrow a median amount of $30,624 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all film bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $37,900.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Webster was $460 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,530 | $30,530 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,820 | $12,820 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,558 | $8,558 |
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Of the 36 film students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Webster, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Webster are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Webster University with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Webster 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 Webster Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Webster University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 53 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 39 |
| Music | 23 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 13 |
| Dance | 3 |
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