Film Schools
In Evanston, Illinois
The city of Evanston has only one school where film faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in film in the city of Evanston, which encompasses film training at the following levels:
- Masters degree in Film
- PhD degree in Film
Statistics
Professional Trends
Evanston Vs. Illinois Film Employment
| Evanston | 880 |
| Illinois | 1,090 |
Of the 1,090 film professionals employed in Illinois, 880 work in Evanston. There has been a 21% decline in the number of film professionals in Evanston between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for film professionals in Evanston has decreased, overall employment in Evanston has increased.
Evanston Vs. Illinois Film employment growth
| 1,590 | 1,910 | 2,240 | 2,190 | 1,090 |
| 1,120 | 1,560 | 680 | 1,770 | 880 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Illinois
- Dark Yellow: Evanston
Film VS. All professions salaries in Evanston
| $43,703 | $45,933 | $44,927 | $43,560 | $45,510 |
| $43,430 | $45,710 | $47,740 | $48,910 | $49,140 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Film in Evanston
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Evanston
Salaries for film professionals in Evanston have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $45,510 per year was earned by film professionals in Evanston. The average salary for film professionals in Evanston was $43,703 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Evanston.
Salary percentiles for Film professionals in Evanston
10th percentile |
$24,627 |
25th percentile |
$30,277 |
50th percentile |
$43,343 |
75th percentile |
$60,677 |
90th percentile |
$69,620 |
Film professionals in Evanston make a median yearly salary of $43,343. The 10% of film professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $24,627 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $69,620 per year.
Average Salaries for Film professionals and related professions in Evanston
Film |
$45,510 |
Design |
$58,565 |
Computer Animation |
$62,850 |
Art |
$67,433 |
Evanston film professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Film schools in Evanston
There is only one accredited film school in the city. Many of Evanston's film professionals are graduates of this school.
Film Programs Offered In Evanston
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in film offered by Evanston's film schools.
Student Completed Film Degrees In Evanston
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
In 2010 approximately 4 students completed film courses.