Nashville Film Institute

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $24,128
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    60
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    86.4%
    19 Graduates

    About

    Nashville Film Institute is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Nashville Film Institute were Cinematography & Film Production (5 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 5 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Nashville Film Institute. 40% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2 degrees), 2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1 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 $24,128.

    In 2024, 38% of undergraduate students attending Nashville Film Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $24,128
    2024 Value
    7.38%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Nashville Film Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,128. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Nashville Film Institute grew by 7.38%.

    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    38%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    45%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    38% of undergraduate students at Nashville Film Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 9.52% with respect to 2023, when 42% 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.

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    Enrollment

    Nashville Film Institute had a total enrollment of 60 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Nashville Film Institute is 60 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 58.3% White, 26.7% Black or African American, 8.33% Hispanic or Latino, and 6.67% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Nashville Film Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43%), followed by Black or African American Male (25.8%) and White Female (14%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Nashville Film Institute in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60 students. The full-time enrollment at Nashville Film Institute is 60 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    77%
    2024 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 77%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      35 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      16 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      5 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Nashville Film Institute is 58.3% White, 26.7% Black or African American, 8.33% Hispanic or Latino, and 6.67% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 1 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 (2 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Nashville Film Institute is Cinematography & Film Production (5 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  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 (5 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 (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 Nashville Film Institute in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (5 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 Nashville Film Institute are Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, Dentists, and Economists

    The most specialized majors at Nashville Film Institute are Visual & Performing Arts (5 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 (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 Nashville Film Institute are Visual & Performing Arts (5 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    3
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    2
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Nashville Film Institute, which is 1.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (2).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Nashville Film Institute in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 1.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Nashville Film Institute in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 0.667 times less than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    56%
    100% Completion Time
    56%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 56% of students graduating from Nashville Film Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      1 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      1 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Nashville Film Institute is white (2 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      30 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      30 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      22 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Nashville Film Institute is white male (30 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (30 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Nashville Film Institute had a total salary expenditure of 992k. Nashville Film Institute employs 3 Instructors. Most academics at Nashville Film Institute are Male Instructor (2), and Female Instructor (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nashville Film Institute are: Sales and related, with 1 employees, and Business and Financial Operations, with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $439k
    2024 Salaries
    15.6%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Nashville Film Institute paid a median of $439k in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($992k) and a 15.6% growth from the previous year.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $146k
    Instructional Salaries
    3
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Nashville Film Institute paid a total of $146k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nashville Film Institute were Sales and related with 1 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

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