Film Schools In Michigan
In Michigan, there are 15 accredited schools where film classes faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of film and film training in Michigan, which includes film training at the following levels:
- Film Certificate
- Associates degree in Film
- Bachelors degree in Film
- Masters degree in Film
Schools
Cities
Statistics
Professional Trends
Michigan Vs. National Film Employment
| Michigan | 640 |
| National | 82,430 |
Of all of the film professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Michigan.
Employment Growth for Film professionals In Michigan
| 470 | 1,180 | 1,020 | 1,030 | 640 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Michigan, the field of film is growing. 170 more film professionals were working in Michigan in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of film professionals has grown by 36%. This is faster than the trend for film professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of film professionals has shrunk by 4% between 2006 and 2010.
Film VS. All Professions salaries in Michigan
| $25,673 | $40,068 | $37,650 | $37,752 | $31,475 |
| $45,563 | $47,071 | $48,208 | $48,728 | $49,286 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Film
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by film professionals is increasing in Michigan. The mean salary for film professionals in 2006 was $25,673 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $31,475 per year.
Salary percentiles for Film professionals in Michigan
10th percentile |
$16,402 |
25th percentile |
$20,805 |
50th percentile |
$29,680 |
75th percentile |
$40,605 |
90th percentile |
$52,395 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 18%. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. Within the field of film, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid film professionals earning 219% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Michigan state.
Average Salaries for Film professionals and related professions in Michigan
Art |
$49,462 |
Computer Animation |
$56,020 |
Design |
$49,267 |
Film |
$31,475 |
In Michigan, film professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Film programs available for each degree type for all schools in Michigan
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
12 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
7 |
| Total | 22 |
As the number of film professionals is increasing in Michigan state, the number of students graduating from the 15 accredited film schools in Michigan state is also increasing. In 2006, 261 students graduated from film courses in Michigan. And in 2010, 364 students graduated.
This represents a 39% increase in the number of film degree or certificate school graduates in Michigan state. 55% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in film.