Film Schools
In Atlanta, Georgia
In Atlanta, there are 3 film schools where film faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the film academic community in Atlanta, and the future trends. Academia in film includes film training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Film
- Bachelors degree in Film
- Masters degree in Film
Statistics
Professional Trends
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Film Employment
| Atlanta | 560 |
| Georgia | 1,260 |
Exactly 560 of the 1,260 film professionals employed in Georgia, work in Atlanta. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of film professionals in Atlanta has shrunk by 24%. As the number of film professionals in Atlanta has decreased, overall employment in Atlanta has increased.
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Film employment growth
| 1,890 | 2,250 | 2,120 | 1,820 | 1,260 |
| 740 | 1,620 | 1,580 | 1,260 | 560 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Atlanta
Film VS. All professions salaries in Atlanta
| $34,457 | $35,943 | $38,143 | $43,920 | $46,830 |
| $40,930 | $42,170 | $44,170 | $45,520 | $46,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Film in Atlanta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Atlanta
In Atlanta, salaries for film professionals have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $46,830 per year was earned by film professionals in Atlanta. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for film professionals in Atlanta was $34,457 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Atlanta.
Salary percentiles for Film professionals in Atlanta
10th percentile |
$26,927 |
25th percentile |
$32,847 |
50th percentile |
$45,990 |
75th percentile |
$59,620 |
90th percentile |
$70,253 |
Film professionals in Atlanta earn a median salary of $45,990 per year. The 10% of film professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $26,927 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 161% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Film professionals and related professions in Atlanta
Film |
$46,830 |
Art |
$50,288 |
Design |
$54,166 |
Computer Animation |
$54,530 |
On average film professional salaries in Atlanta are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Film schools in Atlanta
There are 3 accredited film schools in the city. Many of Atlanta's film professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Film Programs Offered In Atlanta
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
There are a total of 5 degree and certificate programs in film offered by Atlanta's film schools.
Student Completed Film Degrees In Atlanta
associate |
31 |
bachelor |
113 |
master |
6 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 150 |
Approximately 150 students graduated from film courses in 2010.