Nashville Film Institute

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2022 Average Net Price

$27,835

After Financial Aid

2022 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

Nashville Film Institute is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Nashville Film Institute were Cinematography & Film Production (26 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 26 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Nashville Film Institute. 34.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 65.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (14 degrees), 1.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,835.

In 2022, 26% of undergraduate students attending Nashville Film Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$27,835

2022 Value

19%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Nashville Film Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,835. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Nashville Film Institute grew by 19%.

This chart compares the average net price of Nashville Film Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

26% of undergraduate students at Nashville Film Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 35% with respect to 2021, when 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Nashville Film Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Nashville Film Institute had a total enrollment of 57 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Nashville Film Institute is 57 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Nashville Film Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Nashville Film Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.2% White, 19.3% Black or African American, 10.5% Two or More Races, 5.26% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.75% Asian.

Students enrolled at Nashville Film Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (50.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (15.8%) and White Female (12.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Nashville Film Institute in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57 students. The full-time enrollment at Nashville Film Institute is 57 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Nashville Film Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Nashville Film Institute was 80%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Nashville Film Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
36 enrolled students
Black or African American
11 enrolled students
Two or More Races
6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Nashville Film Institute is 63.2% White, 19.3% Black or African American, 10.5% Two or More Races, 5.26% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.75% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 8 fewer women than men received degrees from Nashville Film Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Nashville Film Institute is white (14 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Nashville Film Institute is Cinematography & Film Production (26 degrees awarded).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Nashville Film Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (26 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nashville Film Institute are Graphic designers (92,580 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (79,338 people), Other managers (75,955 people), Other designers (56,534 people), and Postsecondary teachers (55,898 people).

The most specialized majors at Nashville Film Institute in 2022 are Visual & Performing Arts (26 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nashville Film Institute are Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Economists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Nashville Film Institute are Visual & Performing Arts (26 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nashville Film Institute are Elementary & secondary schools (175,537 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,978 people), Computer Systems Design (72,111 people), Specialized design services (58,214 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (47,269 people).

The most specialized majors at Nashville Film Institute are Visual & Performing Arts (26 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Nashville Film Institute.

Cinematography & Film Production

Most Common (2022)

26 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Nashville Film Institute was Cinematography & Film Production with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Nashville Film Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Nashville Film Institute, which is 1.89 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (9).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Nashville Film Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Nashville Film Institute in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 1.89 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Nashville Film Institute in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 0.529 times less than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

84%

100% Completion Time

84%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 84% of students graduating from Nashville Film Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 84% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
14 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded
Asian
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Nashville Film Institute is white (14 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
10 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
7 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Nashville Film Institute is white male (10 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (7 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$384k

2022 Salaries

10.2%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Nashville Film Institute paid a median of $384k in salaries, a 10.2% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 26.2% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 45.8% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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