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#1 #1 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Chapman University Orange, CA At Chapman University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 92 SAT Score 1,280–1,440 Median Starting Salary $54,633
#2 #2 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA At Loyola Marymount University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 1,320–1,450 Median Starting Salary $51,822
#3 #3 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. New York Film Academy Burbank, CA At New York Film Academy, the most popular majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Acting, and Playwriting and Screenwriting. In fact, New York Film Academy awards 105 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 131 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#4 #4 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston Salem, NC At the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, the most popular majors students pursue are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology, Dance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,170–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,173
#5 #5 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA At Savannah College of Art and Design, the most popular majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Illustration, and Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,969
#6 #6 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA At California Institute of the Arts, the most popular majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Acting, Fine/Studio Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 26% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,032
#7 #7 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $42,187
#8 #8 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 145 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $45,934
#9 #9 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 524 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 77 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $48,239
#10 #10 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 239 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $52,076
#11 #11 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA At the Art Center College of Design, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Illustration, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Graphic Design....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,252
#12 #12 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 767 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,300–1,420 Median Starting Salary $48,173
#13 #13 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Asbury University Wilmore, KY Each year, Asbury University grants around 38 degrees to students studying Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Equestrian/Equine Studies, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,030–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,659
#14 #14 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford offers students seven schools under the university, which include Business, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Science, Law, and Medicine. Undergraduates must complete at least 180 units. This will include their major courses, writing and rhetoric, a year of foreign language, and more....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $44,809
#15 #15 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. School of Visual Arts New York, NY Each year, the School of Visual Arts awards about 239 degrees to students majoring in Illustration, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, Computer Graphics, and Photography....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,210–1,420 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#16 #16 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,300–1,450 Median Starting Salary $53,620
#17 #17 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD Every year, Maryland Institute College of Art grants around 90 degrees to those studying Illustration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,060–1,350 Median Starting Salary $56,250
#18 #18 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA At Mount Saint Mary's University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Sociology. In fact, Mount Saint Mary's University awards 172 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 910–1,120 Median Starting Salary $50,605
#19 #19 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA At California College of the Arts, the most popular majors students study are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Illustration, and Industrial and Product Design....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 940–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,893
#20 #20 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 546 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $51,129
#21 #21 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY At Rochester Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Modeling, and Virtual Environments and Simulation. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 195 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,280–1,460 Median Starting Salary $50,983
#22 #22 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 233 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#23 #23 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Every year, Quinnipiac University grants about 289 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,669
#24 #24 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT At Sacred Heart University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Exercise Physiology, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. In fact, Sacred Heart University grants 252 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,180–1,310 Median Starting Salary $61,633
#25 #25 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $53,901
#26 #26 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 51 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,440
#27 #27 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA Each year, San Diego State University grants around 2001 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 36% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $47,443
#28 #28 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,200–1,340 Median Starting Salary $51,009
#29 #29 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,028
#30 #30 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1396 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,405
#31 #31 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 393 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,867
#32 #32 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ At Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,203
#33 #33 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Montana State University grants 287 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,948
#34 #34 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $47,101
#35 #35 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,785
#36 #36 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,458
#37 #37 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Every year, the University of Central Arkansas grants around 143 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,290
#38 #38 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. The University of Montana Missoula, MT Every year, The University of Montana grants around 94 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,227
#39 #39 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA At Academy of Art University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#40 #40 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Governors State University University Park, IL At Governors State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 830–1,060 Median Starting Salary $49,524
#41 #41 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. National University San Diego, CA At National University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, National University grants 243 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 750–1,170 Median Starting Salary $49,867
#42 #42 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Vermont College of Fine Arts Montpelier, VT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
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About Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Cinematography and Film/Video Production programs prepare individuals to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the making and producing of films and videos. Includes instruction in theory of film, film technology and equipment operation, film production, film directing, film editing, cinematographic art, film audio, techniques for making specific types of films and/or videos, media technologies, computer image making, multi-media production, and the planning and management of film/video operations.

Students majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production can be awarded a degree up to a Masters degree. On average, 48% percent of men and 52% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, California is where degrees in Cinematography and Film/Video Production are most popular. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Cinematography and Film/Video Production is $39,600.

Popularity of Cinematography and Film/Video Production Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, your education could lead you towards different careers. Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors go on to pursue jobs including Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary and Producers and Directors which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors include Producers and Directors, Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary and Film and Video Editors.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,011

Female Students

521 (51%)

Male Students

490 (48%)

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#1 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

65%

92

1,280–1,440

$54,633

#2 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

45%

60

1,320–1,450

$51,822

#3 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

52%

131

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$51,847

#4 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

33%

26

1,170–1,320

$55,173

#5 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

84%

70

1,080–1,280

$53,969

#6 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

26%

30

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$55,032

#7 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

4%

69

1,510–1,590

$42,187

#8 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

10%

145

1,440–1,550

$45,934

#9 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

9%

77

1,490–1,560

$48,239

#10 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

76%

37

1,110–1,330

$52,076

#11 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

76%

16

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$50,252

#12 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

24%

22

1,300–1,420

$48,173

#13 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

95%

7

1,030–1,290

$54,659

#14 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

4%

7

1,510–1,570

$44,809

#15 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

93%

14

1,210–1,420

$51,847

#16 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

62%

17

1,300–1,450