by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how NYFA ranks among other schools offering degrees in film, video & photographic arts.
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NYFA holds a strong position among schools offering film, video & photographic arts. More specifically it was ranked #260 out of 278 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #41 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, New York Film Academy handed out 112 bachelor’s degrees in film, video & photographic arts.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NYFA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,515 a year. This is lower than $22,392, the median for all majors at NYFA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NYFA, film, video & photographic arts students accumulate a median of $20,250 in student loans. This is higher than $18,708, the typical median for all majors at NYFA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,368 | $35,212 |
| Fees | $1,910 | $1,910 |
Find out more about NYFA tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of film, video & photographic arts associate’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of film, video & photographic arts associate’s degree graduates at NYFA were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York Film Academy with a associate’s in film, video & photographic arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 68% of film, video & photographic arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of film, video & photographic arts bachelor’s degree graduates at NYFA were Non-Resident Alien. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York Film Academy with a bachelor’s in film, video & photographic arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 53 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of film, video & photographic arts master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of film, video & photographic arts master’s degree graduates at NYFA were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York Film Academy with a master’s in film, video & photographic arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 96 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the film, video & photographic arts majors at New York Film Academy.
This film, video & photographic arts program at NYFA offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 347 |
| Photography | 20 |
| Documentary Production | 14 |
NYFA awarded 347 degrees in cinematography and film/video production in the most recent reporting year — 39% to women and 61% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (64%).
NYFA conferred 20 completions in photography in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (55%).
NYFA granted 14 degrees in documentary production recently — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (57%).
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