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 WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 127 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,502 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students earned a bachelor's degree in film from WMU. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 92 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 64 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 37 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
| Dance | 19 |
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