Film Schools
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The city of Pittsburgh has 6 schools where film faculty can find employment. The trends in Pittsburgh's film academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes film training at the following levels:
- Film Certificate
- Associates degree in Film
- Bachelors degree in Film
- Masters degree in Film
Statistics
Professional Trends
Pittsburgh Vs. Pennsylvania Film Employment
| Pittsburgh | 210 |
| Pennsylvania | 930 |
Of the 930 film professionals employed in Pennsylvania, 210 work in Pittsburgh. There has been a 250% growth in the number of film professionals in Pittsburgh between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Pittsburgh has also increased.
Pittsburgh Vs. Pennsylvania Film employment growth
| 1,210 | 1,350 | 1,700 | 1,850 | 930 |
| 60 | 200 | 200 | 270 | 210 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Pennsylvania
- Dark Yellow: Pittsburgh
Film VS. All professions salaries in Pittsburgh
| $37,940 | $48,045 | $37,840 | $40,810 | $37,045 |
| $36,700 | $38,190 | $40,030 | $41,450 | $42,510 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Film in Pittsburgh
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Pittsburgh
Salaries for film professionals in Pittsburgh have decreased. In 2010 Pittsburgh film professionals earned an average yearly salary of $37,045. The average salary for film professionals in Pittsburgh was $37,940 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The decline in the salary of film professionals in Pittsburgh is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Film professionals in Pittsburgh
10th percentile |
$22,835 |
25th percentile |
$29,470 |
50th percentile |
$33,380 |
75th percentile |
$40,570 |
90th percentile |
$55,580 |
Film professionals make a median salary of $33,380 per year in Pittsburgh. The 10% of film professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $22,835 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $55,580 per year.
Average Salaries for Film professionals and related professions in Pittsburgh
Film |
$37,045 |
Computer Animation |
$42,410 |
Design |
$46,147 |
Art |
$55,540 |
On average film professional salaries in Pittsburgh are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Film schools in Pittsburgh
Many of Pittsburgh's film professionals are graduates of one of the 6 accredited film schools in the city.
Film Programs Offered In Pittsburgh
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 7 |
Pittsburgh's film schools offer 7 film degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Film Degrees In Pittsburgh
associate |
16 |
bachelor |
78 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
7 |
| Total | 106 |
In 2010 approximately 106 students completed film courses.