American Film Institute Conservatory

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2024 Enrolled Students

379

100% Full-Time

About

American Film Institute Conservatory is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at American Film Institute Conservatory were Film, Cinema, & Video Studies (157 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 165 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Film Institute Conservatory. 55.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (38 degrees), 2.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

Tuition Costs

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at American Film Institute Conservatory was $0. The cost of tuition at American Film Institute Conservatory is $−15,710 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American Film Institute Conservatory (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Enrollment

American Film Institute Conservatory had a total enrollment of 379 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at American Film Institute Conservatory is 379 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Film Institute Conservatory are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Film Institute Conservatory, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28.2% White, 8.71% Two or More Races, 6.6% Black or African American, 4.49% Asian, 1.85% Hispanic or Latino, 0.264% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.264% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (13.8%), followed by White Male (13.5%) and Two or More Races Female (4.43%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Film Institute Conservatory in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 379 students. The full-time enrollment at American Film Institute Conservatory is 379 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Film Institute Conservatory are enrolled full-time compared with 71.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
107 enrolled students
Two or More Races
33 enrolled students
Black or African American
25 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Film Institute Conservatory is 28.2% White, 8.71% Two or More Races, 6.6% Black or African American, 4.49% Asian, 1.85% Hispanic or Latino, 0.264% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.264% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 40.5% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6 students (1.58%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 17 more women than men received degrees from American Film Institute Conservatory. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Film Institute Conservatory is white (38 degrees awarded). There were 2.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at American Film Institute Conservatory is Film, Cinema, & Video Studies (157 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Film Institute Conservatory, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (165 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 American Film Institute Conservatory are Graphic designers (94,402 people), Other managers (83,955 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (78,489 people), Other designers (59,536 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,068 people).

The most specialized majors at American Film Institute Conservatory in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (165 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Film Institute Conservatory are Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, Dentists, and Economists

The most specialized majors at American Film Institute Conservatory are Visual & Performing Arts (165 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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 American Film Institute Conservatory are Elementary & secondary schools (185,954 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,506 people), Computer Systems Design (84,660 people), Specialized design services (58,910 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (52,514 people).

The most specialized majors at American Film Institute Conservatory are Visual & Performing Arts (165 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 74 degrees were awarded to men at American Film Institute Conservatory, which is 0.813 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (91).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 74 degrees were awarded to men at American Film Institute Conservatory in Film, Cinema, & Video Studies, which is 0.813 times less than the 91 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 91 degrees were awarded to men at American Film Institute Conservatory in Film, Cinema, & Video Studies, which is 1.23 times more than the 74 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
38 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded
Black or African American
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Film Institute Conservatory is white (38 degrees awarded). There were 2.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
19 degrees awarded
White Female
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Film Institute Conservatory is white male (19 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (19 degrees).

Operations

American Film Institute Conservatory has an endowment valued at nearly $25.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.57M (14.2%) compared to the 4.13% average return (558k on 13.5M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2024, American Film Institute Conservatory had a total salary expenditure of 39.5M. American Film Institute Conservatory employs 7 Professors, 5 Lecturers. Most academics at American Film Institute Conservatory are Male Lecturer (5), Male Professor (5), and Female Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Film Institute Conservatory are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 47 employees, Management, with 38 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

Endowment

$25.2M

2024 Endowment

7.63%

growth from 2023

American Film Institute Conservatory has an endowment valued at about $25.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of American Film Institute Conservatory grew 7.63% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.6M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at American Film Institute Conservatory (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$142k - Federal
$157k - State
$1.22M - Local

As of 2024, American Film Institute Conservatory received $142k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $157k from state grants and contracts, and $1.22M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$17.5M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, American Film Institute Conservatory paid a median of $17.5M in salaries, which represents 44.3% of their overall expenditure ($39.5M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$1.51M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, American Film Institute Conservatory paid a total of $1.51M to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.62% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $216k (5.94%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Film Institute Conservatory were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 47 employees, Management with 38 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

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