Film Schools in Texas
Texas contains
twelve
schools that offer film programs.
Texas Christian University,
the highest-ranking film school in TX, has a total student population of 8,853 and
is the
142nd highest ranked school in America.
Of the 12 film schools
in Texas,
only 8 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid,
The Art Institute of Dallas comes out as the most expensive ($36,482/yr),
with El Paso Community College as the lowest recorded at only $3,368/yr.
Film students from Texas schools who go on to become
filmmakers,
producers,
directors,
film directors, etc.
have a good chance at finding employment.
For example, there are 79,780 people working as
producers and directors alone in the US, and their average annual salary is
$86,870.
Also, Actors make on average $0 per year and there are about 39,880 of them employed in the US today.
In fact, in the Texas alone, there are
3,720 employed actors earning an average yearly salary of
$"*". Producers and directors in this state earn
$62,110/yr and there are 3,640 employed.
Also, within the film schools
in Texas, the average student population is 3,703 and average student-to-faculty ratio is
18 to 1. Aside from film,
there are 11086 total
degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 2,493 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around
$3,572, but can vary widely depending on the type
of school.
Film Programs in Texas
Texas Christian University
Film/Cinema Studies
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Southern Methodist University
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Levels offered:
Masters
Film/Cinema Studies
Levels offered:
Bachelors
The Art Institute of Dallas
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Levels offered:
Associates, Bachelors
K D Studio
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Levels offered:
Associates
Houston Community College System
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
San Jacinto Community College
Film/Cinema Studies
Levels offered:
Associates
El Paso Community College
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Levels offered:
Associates
Austin Community College District
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Del Mar College
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Levels offered:
Associates
The Art Institute of Austin
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Amarillo College
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
South Plains College
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Levels offered:
Associates
Texas Interesting Facts
- Texas is popularly known as The Lone Star State.
- The Alamo is located in San Antonio. It is where Texas defenders fell to Mexican General Santa Anna and the phrase Remember the Alamo originated. The Alamo is considered the cradle of Texas liberty and the state's most popular historic site.
- The lightning whelk is the official state shell.
- "Texas is the only state to have the flags of 6 different nations fly over it. They are: Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States, and the United States."
- "Although six flags have flown over Texas, there have been eight changes of government: Spanish 1519-1685, French 1685-1690, Spanish 1690-1821, Mexican 1821-1836, Republic of Texas 1836-1845, United States 1845-1861, Confederate States 1861-1865, United States 1865-present"
Top National Parks in Texas:
Famous State Residents:
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Related Subjects - Schools in or near Texas