Film Schools
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In Philadelphia, there are 5 film schools where film faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of film and film education in Philadelphia, which includes film training at the following levels:
Statistics
Professional Trends
Philadelphia Vs. Pennsylvania Film Employment
| Philadelphia | 640 |
| Pennsylvania | 930 |
Of the 930 film professionals employed in Pennsylvania, 640 work in Philadelphia. The number of film professionals in Philadelphia has grown by 100% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Philadelphia has also increased.
Philadelphia Vs. Pennsylvania Film employment growth
| 1,210 | 1,350 | 1,700 | 1,850 | 930 |
| 320 | 400 | 460 | 550 | 640 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Pennsylvania
- Dark Yellow: Philadelphia
Film VS. All professions salaries in Philadelphia
| $51,120 | $50,355 | $43,240 | $41,560 | $40,410 |
| $43,010 | $44,460 | $46,450 | $48,340 | $49,280 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Film in Philadelphia
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Philadelphia
As the number of film professionals in Philadelphia has grown, salaries for film professionals have decreased. In 2010 Philadelphia film professionals earned an average yearly salary of $40,410. Film professionals in Philadelphia made a yearly average salary of $51,120, four years earlier in 2006. This decline is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Philadelphia.
Salary percentiles for Film professionals in Philadelphia
10th percentile |
$19,260 |
25th percentile |
$28,645 |
50th percentile |
$36,895 |
75th percentile |
$52,610 |
90th percentile |
$66,070 |
Film professionals in Philadelphia make a median yearly salary of $36,895. The 10% of film professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $19,260 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $66,070 per year.
Average Salaries for Film professionals and related professions in Philadelphia
Film |
$40,410 |
Design |
$52,596 |
Art |
$55,145 |
Computer Animation |
$56,020 |
Film professional salaries in Philadelphia are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Film schools in Philadelphia
There are 5 accredited film schools in the city. Many of Philadelphia's film professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Film Programs Offered In Philadelphia
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 8 |
Philadelphia's film schools offer 8 film degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Film Degrees In Philadelphia
associate |
8 |
bachelor |
272 |
master |
7 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 287 |
Approximately 287 students completed film courses in 2010.