Below are the key facts about this program at GCU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #5 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GCU among the top schools in the country for film, video & photographic arts, coming in at #156 out of 259 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 156 of 259 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Arizona | 7 of 8 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 of 19 |
The following degree levels are granted in film, video & photographic arts at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Grand Canyon University awarded 79 bachelor’s degrees in film, video & photographic arts.
GCU ranks competitively among schools offering film, video & photographic arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GCU report a median salary of $34,131 a year. This is lower than $65,272, the median for all majors at GCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GCU, film, video & photographic arts students accumulate a median of $28,625 in student loans. This is below $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 56% of film, video & photographic arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of film, video & photographic arts bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU are White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s in film, video & photographic arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
GCU granted 79 bachelor’s degrees in cinematography and film/video production recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).
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