Does your dream degree lead to your dream salary?
After graduation, cinema studies graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $82,308, while the bottom 20% make closer to $28,019. The median grad salary is $48,022.
Cinema Studies graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in cinema studies is $32,858, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $44,150.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
Highest paying jobs for cinema studies graduates
The highest paying careers for cinema studies graduates are film director, television writer, audio engineer and camera operator, with top salaries averaging around $71,432.
Highest Paying Careers
Avg Pay (USD)
As per most recent US census
Pro tip
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