by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in film.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Of the 36 film students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Purdue, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Purdue does not offer an online option for its film bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 65 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 17 |
| Music | 5 |
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