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#1

#1 Best College for Documentary Production in the U.S.

Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

At Spelman College, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General. In fact, Spelman College grants 108 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,100–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$50,094
#2

#2 Best College for Documentary Production in the U.S.

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Each year, Ithaca College grants around 75 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,250–1,410

Median Starting Salary

$60,006
#3

#3 Best College for Documentary Production in the U.S.

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

At Utah Tech University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

940–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$51,847
#4

#4 Best College for Documentary Production in the U.S.

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Each year, Columbia College Chicago awards about 251 degrees to those majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$53,431
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About Documentary Production

Documentary Production programs prepare individuals to produce nonfiction film and video. Includes instruction in film and video writing, directing, and production; film studies; history of the documentary; research techniques; videography; editing; and business aspects of film production.

Students who are interested in Documentary Production can study up to a Bachelors degree. Right now, 84 students are granted some level of degree in Documentary Production around the country each year. More students earn a degree in Documentary Production in Utah compared to any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Documentary Production is $39,600.

Popularity of Documentary Production Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Documentary Production majors is Producers and Directors. But, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Documentary Production can prepare you for is Producers and Directors.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Documentary Production majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Documentary Production majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
48
Female Students
27 (56%)
Male Students
21 (43%)

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