Film Schools
In Santa Monica, California
There are 2 film schools in Santa Monica for faculty to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of film and film education in Santa Monica, which includes film training at the following levels:
- Film Certificate
- Associates degree in Film
- Bachelors degree in Film
Statistics
Professional Trends
Santa Monica Vs. California Film Employment
| Santa Monica | 19,830 |
| California | 6,170 |
Of the 6,170 film professionals employed in California, 19,830 work in Santa Monica. Between 2006 and 2010, in Santa Monica, there has been a 31% decline in the number of film professionals. Overall employment in Santa Monica has increased.
Santa Monica Vs. California Film employment growth
| 34,820 | 24,540 | 22,650 | 5,630 | 6,170 |
| 28,630 | 18,250 | 17,350 | 3,180 | 19,830 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Santa Monica
Film VS. All professions salaries in Santa Monica
| $63,273 | $58,780 | $56,740 | $60,957 | $59,523 |
| $43,160 | $45,390 | $47,600 | $49,010 | $50,240 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Film in Santa Monica
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Santa Monica
As the number of film professionals in Santa Monica has shrunk, salaries for film professionals have also decreased. In 2010 Santa Monica film professionals earned an average yearly salary of $59,523. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for film professionals in Santa Monica was $63,273 per year. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Santa Monica.
Salary percentiles for Film professionals in Santa Monica
10th percentile |
$28,303 |
25th percentile |
$34,263 |
50th percentile |
$47,427 |
75th percentile |
$76,027 |
90th percentile |
$109,693 |
Santa Monica film professionals earn a median yearly salary of $47,427. The 10% of film professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $28,303 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $109,693 per year.
Average Salaries for Film professionals and related professions in Santa Monica
Film |
$59,523 |
Design |
$64,239 |
Computer Animation |
$76,920 |
Art |
$81,160 |
Santa Monica film professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Film schools in Santa Monica
There are 2 accredited film schools in the city. Many of Santa Monica's film professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Film Programs Offered In Santa Monica
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 5 |
Santa Monica's film schools offer 5 film degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Film Degrees In Santa Monica
associate |
61 |
bachelor |
49 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
12 |
| Total | 122 |
Approximately 122 students completed film courses in 2010.