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Film Schools in North Carolina

There are seven North Carolina schools offering film programs. In 2010, 184 students graduated from programs at North Carolina film schools. 137 of all these students graduated with bachelors degrees and 25 of all these students graduated with associates degrees.

Overview

On average, 269 students graduate from programs in North Carolina in film per year. This accounts for 1% of film students who US schools graduate. More specifically, 19 students graduated with film certificates, 25 with an associate's level degree, 137 with a bachelor's level degree, and three with a master's level degree.

Seven film schools are in this southeastern state. Out of these, one school is private, while six schools are public. Tuition at a private film school is $19,260, while public film school tuition varies from $5,322 to $6,453.

Average tuition for film programs is $6,362. While the lowest tuition in this state, which is $5,322 per year, is at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, the highest tuition for film programs, which is $19,260 each year, is at Living Arts College.

Schools in North Carolina offer certificates, associates degrees, bachelors degrees, and masters degrees for film students.

Film Program Completions in North Carolina 2006 - 2010

On average, 269 students graduate from programs in North Carolina in film per year. This accounts for 1% of film students who US schools graduate. More specifically, 19 students graduated with film certificates, 25 with an associate's level degree, 137 with a bachelor's level degree, and three with a master's level degree.

Film Program Completions in North Carolina 2006 - 2010

  • Certificate 2006: 24
  • Certificate 2007: 30
  • Certificate 2008: 60
  • Certificate 2009: 22
  • Certificate 2010: 19
  • Associate 2006: 14
  • Associate 2007: 15
  • Associate 2008: 26
  • Associate 2009: 13
  • Associate 2010: 25
  • Bachelor 2006: 125
  • Bachelor 2007: 114
  • Bachelor 2008: 254
  • Bachelor 2009: 120
  • Bachelor 2010: 137
  • Master 2006: 2
  • Master 2007: 4
  • Master 2008: 14
  • Master 2009: 3
  • Master 2010: 3

Film Program Availability in North Carolina

North Carolina schools offer a total of 12 film programs. Of these programs, around 33% are programs at the certificate level. The remaining programs are degrees at the associates level, the bachelors level, and the masters level.

Film Program Availability in North Carolina

  • Certificate: 4
  • Associate: 4
  • Bachelor: 3
  • Master: 1

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

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

  • 10th Percentile: 18280
  • 25th Percentile: 25710
  • Median: 35630
  • 75th Percentile: 47490
  • 90th Percentile: 57350

Film and Video Editors — Salary by Percentile

Film and Video Editors — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 21430
  • 25th Percentile: 24840
  • Median: 32290
  • 75th Percentile: 41250
  • 90th Percentile: 56510

Motion Picture Projectionists — Salary by Percentile

Motion Picture Projectionists — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 15520
  • 25th Percentile: 16090
  • Median: 18070
  • 75th Percentile: 21010
  • 90th Percentile: 27770

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

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

  • Median Salary 2006: 37320
  • Median Salary 2007: 36380
  • Median Salary 2008: 36250
  • Median Salary 2009: 33690
  • Median Salary 2010: 35630
  • Total Employed 2006: 280
  • Total Employed 2007: 240
  • Total Employed 2008: 260
  • Total Employed 2009: 280
  • Total Employed 2010: 420

Film and Video Editors — Employment Trend

Film and Video Editors — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 36380
  • Median Salary 2007: 38610
  • Median Salary 2008: 33780
  • Median Salary 2009: 33670
  • Median Salary 2010: 32290
  • Total Employed 2006: 450
  • Total Employed 2007: 380
  • Total Employed 2008: 400
  • Total Employed 2009: 390
  • Total Employed 2010: 330

Motion Picture Projectionists — Employment Trend

Motion Picture Projectionists — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 16140
  • Median Salary 2007: 17190
  • Median Salary 2008: 17800
  • Median Salary 2009: 17640
  • Median Salary 2010: 18070
  • Total Employed 2006: 280
  • Total Employed 2007: 310
  • Total Employed 2008: 380
  • Total Employed 2009: 340
  • Total Employed 2010: 210

North Carolina vs National Film Employment

North Carolina vs National Film Employment

  • Employed in North Carolina: 2.081% (960)

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1. Piedmont Community College

1715 College Dr
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-1181x221

Piedmont Community College is in Roxboro, North Carolina, where students can enjoy a rural setting. It offers two film programs. Out of those, this public college offers one film certificate to students and one associate's level film degree. It is one of 49 community colleges in North Carolina. This college is the fourth oldest institution in the state of North Carolina offering film programs.

2. The University of North Carolina School of the Arts

1533 South Main St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27117-2189
(336) 770-3399

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts, which is near the center of the city, is located in Winston-Salem, NC. It offers two film programs. Of those, it offers students one film degree at the bachelor's level and one master's level film degree. Overall, 872 students seek degrees in ten University of North Carolina School of the Arts programs. UNCSA is the largest institution in the state of North Carolina offering film in terms of programs.

3. Haywood Community College

185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, NC 28721-9901
(828) 627-2821

Haywood Community College offers two programs in film. Out of those, students are offered one film certificate by this college and one associate's level film degree. It is in the suburbs of Clyde, North Carolina. 2,478 students seek degrees in 71 programs at this college, overall. It is the third oldest institution in the state of North Carolina offering programs in film.

4. Living Arts College

3000 Wakefield Crossing Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614-7076
(919) 488-8500

Living Arts College is in Raleigh, North Carolina, where students can enjoy a rural setting. It offers three programs in film. Specifically, it offers one film certificate to students, one film degree at the associate's level, and one film degree at the bachelor's level. This college is a for-profit 4-year institution. It is the seventh oldest institution in the state of North Carolina offering programs in film.

5. Western Piedmont Community College

1001 Burkemont Ave
Morganton, NC 28655-4511
(828) 438-6000

Western Piedmont Community College, which is 1.6 miles from the center of the city, is located in Morganton, NC and this college offers one film program. This college is a public 2-year institution. In terms of programs, it is the fourth biggest institution in the state of North Carolina offering film.

6. Cape Fear Community College

411 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401-3910
(910) 362-7000

Cape Fear Community College is in the center of Wilmington and it offers one film program. 9,065 students pursue degrees in 73 Cape Fear Community College programs, overall. It is the largest institution in the state of North Carolina offering film.

7. The University of North Carolina at Wilmington

601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5963
(910) 962-3000

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is 3.8 miles from the heart of downtown and it offers one program in film. UNC Wilmington is a public 4-year institution. It is the second biggest institution in the state of North Carolina offering film in terms of programs.