Is American Film Institute Conservatory worth it?

Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

American Film Institute Conservatory is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Los Angeles, California (large city). It awarded 165 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in film studies.

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Completions (2024)

165

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Film/Video and Photographic ArtsMaster's$20,358$43,01274
Film/Video and Photographic ArtsGraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Film/Cinema/Media StudiesMaster's157
Film/Cinema/Media StudiesPost-bacc certificate8

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Sources: federal figures for American Film Institute Conservatory. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page