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, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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Northwestern is in the top 10% of the country for film. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 215 schools by College Factual.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in film from Northwestern. This makes it the #35 most popular school for film master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwestern was $7,690 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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Online degrees for the Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Of the 10 film students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northwestern, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 170 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 118 |
| Arts & Media Management | 87 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 24 |
| Dance | 5 |
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