To date, we’ve asked 36 current and past cinema studies students about their happiness with their degree. Turns out, they rate it average.

Of the many factors that go into choosing a major, degree satisfaction is an important one.

To help you reach the decision that is right for you, we asked students who have pursued a cinema studies degree to respond to questions concerning five dimensions of the educational track they chose:

  • Course material: Were they interested in the material they learned?
  • Intellectual fulfillment: Did they find the coursework intellectually stimulating?
  • Job prospects: Did they leave the program with job opportunities?
  • Personality: Was the degree a good fit for their personality?
  • Overall fit: Were they happy with the program overall?

We examined their responses and combined the rankings to give us an average satisfaction score across all students. This doesn't necessarily reflect how satisfied you would be with a cinema studies degree, but it’s a starting point to help you evaluate your options.

How satisfied are cinema studies students compared to other degrees?

Overall, cinema studies students rate their satisfaction with their degree a 3.2 out of 5. This is standard compared to other degrees which average a rating of 3.28 across all degrees. For context, cinema studies students rate their happiness similarly to students in Social Science, Geological Sciences and Human and Consumer Sciences.

Here are other degrees that have a similar satisfaction rating to cinema studies

DegreeAvg Grad SalarySatisfaction
Computer Software Engineering$97,635
Entertainment and Media Management$62,430
Management Information Systems$87,959
Human and Consumer Sciences$48,949
Cinema Studies$57,665
Social Science$61,985
Geological Sciences$72,361
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$58,138
Engineering$100,171

Let's break that down further.

Are cinema studies students satisfied with what they’re learning?

We asked students about their satisfaction with their course material and overall intellectual fulfillment. Here’s what they said:

We asked graduates how interesting they found the course material to be. Their response was:
4.0 out of 5 stars
52 ratings
5 stars
40%
4 stars
33%
3 stars
17%
2 stars
6%
1 stars
4%
We asked graduates how intellectually fulfilling they found the degree. Their response was:
3.5 out of 5 stars
51 ratings
5 stars
29%
4 stars
20%
3 stars
27%
2 stars
6%
1 stars
16%

These ratings are meant to give you an indication about what other people enrolled in cinema studies experienced. While their input is useful, keep in mind that different people have had vastly different experiences, all of which were impacted by their personal motivations, professors, and specific curriculum. Always keep your own goals at the center of your decision-making process when it comes to something as significant as your education.

Did cinema studies graduates leave school with good job prospects?

Of course, working towards a degree is also about pursuing your desired career. Here’s what cinema studies grads had to say about their job prospects:

We asked graduates how satisfied they were with their job prospects. Their response was:
2.5 out of 5 stars
51 ratings
5 stars
6%
4 stars
10%
3 stars
33%
2 stars
33%
1 stars
18%

We can see there’s a cluster of negative responses, which might indicate a declining or competitive job market.

Were cinema studies students happy with their degree overall?

This rating takes into account all factors: how demanding the program is, whether graduates felt it was worthwhile, and how fulfilling they found their educational experience.

We asked graduates how satisfied they were with their degree as a whole. Their response was:
3.2 out of 5 stars
36 ratings
5 stars
25%
4 stars
22%
3 stars
19%
2 stars
11%
1 stars
22%

As you consider this information and input from others, remember above all that your choice should be based on your interests, goals, passions, and abilities. Consider the future and give yourself time. If you’re feeling unsure, click here to take our career assessment and see what path could be right for you.

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