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    Master of Fine Arts in Peter Stark Producing Program

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    Los Angeles, USMFAIn-person2 years
    $130,560.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    13%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    24
    Cohort
    students
    44
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Fine Arts in Peter Stark Producing Program at University of Southern California is a 44-credit, 2-year, in-person MFA program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $130,560.

    About the program

    Two-year full-time graduate program that teaches creative and managerial skills for producing in film, television, and new media, including hands-on filmmaking workshops, industry internships, and a thesis project consisting of a detailed production plan.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Nov 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min A minimum score of 100 on the TOEFL iBT (with a minimum score of 20 in each section)
    IELTS
    required
    Min A minimum IELTS score of 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $28,044.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Fine Arts in Peter Stark Producing Program at University of Southern California cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts in Peter Stark Producing Program at University of Southern California is $130,560 across 44 required credits.
    Is Master of Fine Arts in Peter Stark Producing Program at University of Southern California online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts in Peter Stark Producing Program at University of Southern California is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts in Peter Stark Producing Program at University of Southern California take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts in Peter Stark Producing Program at University of Southern California is structured around 2 years and 44 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Fine Arts in Peter Stark Producing Program at University of Southern California?
    Master of Fine Arts in Peter Stark Producing Program at University of Southern California reports an acceptance rate of approximately 13%.
    How large is the Master of Fine Arts in Peter Stark Producing Program at University of Southern California cohort?
    Master of Fine Arts in Peter Stark Producing Program at University of Southern California typically enrolls around 24 students per cohort.