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Film Schools in Minnesota

There are seven schools in the state of Minnesota offering film programs. 207 students graduated with degrees from Minnesota film schools in 2010. 132 of all these students graduated with bachelors degrees and 61 of all these students graduated with certificates.

Overview

On average, 220 students graduate from programs in this state in film every year. This accounts for 2% of film students who US schools graduate. More specifically, 61 students graduated with film certificates, 14 with a degree at the associate's level, and 132 with a bachelor's level degree.

Seven film schools are in Minnesota. And out of these, while four schools are public, three schools are private. Tuition at a public film school varies from $6,660 to $12,288, while private film school tuition varies from $28,864 to $41,304.

Average tuition for film programs is $14,819. While the highest tuition for film programs, which is $41,304 each year, is at Carleton College, the lowest tuition in this state, which is $6,660 each year, is at Minnesota State University-Moorhead.

Schools in this state offer certificates, associates degrees, and bachelors degrees for film students. In 2010, no undergraduate level film students sought degrees at the masters level.

Film Program Completions in Minnesota 2006 - 2010

On average, 220 students graduate from programs in this state in film every year. This accounts for 2% of film students who US schools graduate. More specifically, 61 students graduated with film certificates, 14 with a degree at the associate's level, and 132 with a bachelor's level degree.

Film Program Completions in Minnesota 2006 - 2010

  • Certificate 2006: 1
  • Certificate 2007: 3
  • Certificate 2008: 2
  • Certificate 2009: 29
  • Certificate 2010: 61
  • Associate 2006: 13
  • Associate 2007: 11
  • Associate 2008: 30
  • Associate 2009: 15
  • Associate 2010: 14
  • Bachelor 2006: 96
  • Bachelor 2007: 96
  • Bachelor 2008: 202
  • Bachelor 2009: 146
  • Bachelor 2010: 132

Film Program Availability in Minnesota

Minnesota schools offer a total of 11 programs in film. Of these programs, 72.7% are programs at the bachelor's level. The remaining programs are certificates and degrees at the associates level.

Film Program Availability in Minnesota

  • Certificate: 2
  • Associate: 1
  • Bachelor: 8

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture — Salary by Percentile

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 21820
  • 25th Percentile: 36160
  • Median: 44280
  • 75th Percentile: 54630
  • 90th Percentile: 71020

Film and Video Editors — Salary by Percentile

Film and Video Editors — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 22590
  • 25th Percentile: 29910
  • Median: 37510
  • 75th Percentile: 61510
  • 90th Percentile: 78630

Motion Picture Projectionists — Salary by Percentile

Motion Picture Projectionists — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 16070
  • 25th Percentile: 17230
  • Median: 19080
  • 75th Percentile: 23010
  • 90th Percentile: 26190

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture — Employment Trend

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 26360
  • Median Salary 2007: 25890
  • Median Salary 2008: 42830
  • Median Salary 2009: 45900
  • Median Salary 2010: 44280
  • Total Employed 2006: 240
  • Total Employed 2007: 100
  • Total Employed 2008: 110
  • Total Employed 2009: 160
  • Total Employed 2010: 180

Film and Video Editors — Employment Trend

Film and Video Editors — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 37170
  • Median Salary 2007: 32190
  • Median Salary 2008: 40120
  • Median Salary 2009: 35050
  • Median Salary 2010: 37510
  • Total Employed 2006: 190
  • Total Employed 2007: 270
  • Total Employed 2008: 290
  • Total Employed 2009: 280
  • Total Employed 2010: 170

Motion Picture Projectionists — Employment Trend

Motion Picture Projectionists — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 16000
  • Median Salary 2007: 16600
  • Median Salary 2008: 18580
  • Median Salary 2009: 18690
  • Median Salary 2010: 19080
  • Total Employed 2006: 320
  • Total Employed 2007: 250
  • Total Employed 2008: 230
  • Total Employed 2009: 210
  • Total Employed 2010: 240

Minnesota vs National Film Employment

Minnesota vs National Film Employment

  • Employed in Minnesota: 1.279% (590)

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1. Carleton College

One North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057-4001
(507) 222-4000

Carleton College is in Northfield, MN. Carleton offers two film programs. It offers students two film degrees at the bachelor's level. It is a 4-year institution. It is the sixth biggest institution in the state of Minnesota offering film.

2. The Minneapolis College of Art and Design

2501 Stevens Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 874-3700

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 1.9 miles from the center of the city and it offers one program in film. Overall, 727 students pursue degrees in six Minneapolis College of Art and Design programs. It is the ninth biggest institution in the state of Minnesota offering film.

3. The Art Institutes International - Minnesota

15 S 9th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 332-3361

Founded in 1964, the Art Institutes International-Minnesota is a for-profit 4-year institution. This college, which is near the center of the city, is in Minneapolis, MN. This college is one of several campuses. AI-Minnesota offers subjects such as fashion, business, and computer animation. Students are offered two certificates, five associates level degrees, and ten degrees at the bachelors level by this college. In 2010, 1,994 students sought degrees from the 12 programs at AI. The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission accredits this college. This college is one of 3 art colleges in Minnesota.

4. Minneapolis Community and Technical College

1501 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1779
(612) 659-6000

Minneapolis Community and Technical College offers three programs in film. Specifically, this school offers students two certificates in film and one associate's level film degree. This school is 1.1 miles from the heart of downtown. 10,545 students pursue degrees in 86 programs at this technical college, overall. In terms of programs, it is the biggest institution in the state of Minnesota offering film.

5. Minnesota State University - Moorhead

1104 7th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 477-4000

Minnesota State University-Moorhead is in the suburbs of Moorhead, Minnesota and it offers one program in film. This school is one of 43 public post-secondary institutions in Minnesota. MSUM is the fourth largest institution in the state of Minnesota offering film.

6. Saint Cloud State University

720 Fourth Ave. South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
(320) 308-0121

Saint Cloud State University offers one program in film and this school, which is near the center of the city, is in St. Cloud, MN. 18,650 students pursue degrees in 153 programs at this school, overall. This school is the fifth oldest institution in the state of Minnesota offering film programs.

7. The University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

100 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0213
(612) 625-5000

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, which is near the heart of downtown, is in Minneapolis, MN. The U of M offers two film programs. It offers students two bachelor's level film degrees. This public university is a public, 4-year, research institution. This university is the oldest institution in the state of Minnesota offering programs in film.

8. Augsburg College

2211 Riverside Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55454
(612) 330-1000

Augsburg College, which is near the heart of downtown, is in Minneapolis, MN and it offers one film program. This medium-sized school is one of 15 liberal arts colleges in Minnesota. Augsburg is the fourth largest institution in the state of Minnesota offering film in terms of programs.