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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UM ranks among other schools offering degrees in film.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #185 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #2 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 166 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 185 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in film from UM. This makes it the #49 most popular school for film master’s degree candidates in the country.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,679 a year. This is less than $25,425, which is the national median of all film majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UM paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $239 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in film from UM. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UM 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 UM Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in film from UM in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at The University of Montana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 31 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 29 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 19 |
| Dance | 6 |
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