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#1

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

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Generally, Wake Forest University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

21%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,260–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$26,197

Median Starting Salary

$58,689
#2

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

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

the University of California-Santa Cruz is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,180–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$17,975

Median Starting Salary

$47,690
#3

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

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Northwestern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$22,095

Median Starting Salary

$47,767
#4

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

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Chapman University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$45,033

Median Starting Salary

$54,633
#5

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

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Overall, Mount Saint Mary's University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

910–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$28,717

Median Starting Salary

$50,605
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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 Postbaccalaureate certificate. Right now, 94 students are granted some level of degree in Documentary Production around the country each year. More students earn a degree in Documentary Production in North Carolina 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 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary.

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
34
Female Students
16 (47%)
Male Students
18 (52%)

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