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, and more. We've also included details on how Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in film.
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Columbia was ranked #30 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.
In 2022, 75 students received their master’s degree in film from Columbia. This makes it the #7 most popular school for film master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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Online degrees for the Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
Film majors graduating with a master's degree from Columbia make a median salary of $31,087 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allfilm master's degree recipients across the nation.
Of the 99 film students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Columbia, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Visual Art | 121 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 93 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 81 |
| Music | 38 |
| Dance | 6 |
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