Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Sacramento State ranks among other schools offering degrees in film, video & photographic arts.
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Sacramento State holds a strong position among schools offering film, video & photographic arts. Specifically, it ranked #43 out of 278 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Sacramento handed out 101 bachelor’s degrees in film, video & photographic arts.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State report a median salary of $41,945 a year. This is below $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Sacramento State, film, video & photographic arts graduates take on a median debt of $16,205 in student loans. This is below $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 54% of film, video & photographic arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of film, video & photographic arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in film, video & photographic arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Here are the demographics of the film, video & photographic arts majors at California State University-Sacramento.
The film, video & photographic arts program at Sacramento State includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 76 |
| Photography | 25 |
Sacramento State awarded 76 completions in cinematography and film/video production in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (34%).
Sacramento State awarded 25 completions in photography in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (44%).