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About Documentary Production

Documentary Production programs prepare individuals to produce nonfiction film and video. Includes instruction in film and video writing, directing, and production; film studies; history of the documentary; research techniques; videography; editing; and business aspects of film production.

Students who are interested in Documentary Production can study up to a Postbaccalaureate certificate. Right now, 94 students are granted some level of degree in Documentary Production around the country each year. More students earn a degree in Documentary Production in Utah compared to any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Documentary Production is $39,600.

Popularity of Documentary Production Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Documentary Production degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Documentary Production majors is Producers and Directors. But, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Documentary Production can prepare you for is Producers and Directors.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Documentary Production majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Documentary Production majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
33
Female Students
18 (54%)
Male Students
15 (45%)
White (16, 48%)
Black or African American (8, 24%)
U.S. Nonresident (4, 12%)
Hispanic or Latino (3, 9%)
Asian (1, 3%)
Two or more races (1, 3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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