For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 41 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Photographic & Film/Video Technology/Technician & Assistant School
The school you choose for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Photographic & Film/Video Technology/Technician & Assistant rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
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Photographic & Film/Video Technology/Technician & Assistant Rankings by Degree Level
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Best Schools for Photographic & Film/Video Technology/Technician & Assistant in the United States
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Top Schools in Photographic & Film/Video Technology/Technician & Assistant
Salt Lake Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. There were roughly 11 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant students who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent data year. Photographic & Film/video Technology/technician & Assistant graduates of Salt Lake Community College earn a median of $31,172 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,855.
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A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Stout one of the top schools for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Menomonie. University Of Wisconsin Stout graduates 55% of students within six years. About 23 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Stout in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Stout generally make around $54,235. Typical student debt for the program is $25,821.
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Hennepin Technical College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. Hennepin Technical College awarded about 16 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant program make about $52,059 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,887.
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A rank of #4 makes Austin Community College District one of the top schools for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. Austin Community College District awarded about 15 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant program make about $44,895 in their early career. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $14,519 in student loans.
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Moorpark College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 15 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant program make about $105,599 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,075.
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Santa Monica College came in at #6 for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Monica. Santa Monica College graduates 81% of students within six years. About 95 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degrees were awarded at Santa Monica College in the most recent year.
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South Plains College came in at #7 for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant this year. Set in the town of Levelland, South Plains College is a large public institution. About 17 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degrees were awarded at South Plains College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degree recipients from South Plains College generally make around $30,949. Students borrow a median of $13,788 to complete this degree.
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Mesa State College landed the #8 spot for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant this year. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 23 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degrees were awarded at Mesa State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant program make about $43,617 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,310.
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Mt San Antonio College landed the #9 spot for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Walnut. About 26 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Graduates of the photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant program make about $44,391 in their early career. Mt San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans.
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Cypress College earned the #10 position for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cypress. There were roughly 12 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant students who graduated with this degree at Cypress College in the most recent data year.
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City College Of San Francisco landed the #11 spot for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant this year. Located in the city of San Francisco, City College Of San Francisco is a very large public university. City College Of San Francisco awarded about 75 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant program make about $100,031 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,332 to complete this degree.
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Pasadena City College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant schools. Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public university. About 21 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degrees were awarded at Pasadena City College in the most recent year. Photographic & Film/video Technology/technician & Assistant graduates of Pasadena City College earn a median of $38,841 early in their careers. Pasadena City College graduates carry a median of $9,191 in student loans.
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St Johns University New York came in at #13 for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Queens. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant students who graduated with this degree at St Johns University New York in the most recent data year. Photographic & Film/video Technology/technician & Assistant graduates of St Johns University New York earn a median of $24,389 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Riverside City College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant schools. Set in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a very large public institution. Riverside City College awarded about 68 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Photographic & Film/video Technology/technician & Assistant graduates of Riverside City College earn a median of $37,102 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,767.
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Chattahoochee Technical College earned the #15 position for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Marietta. There were roughly 21 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant students who graduated with this degree at Chattahoochee Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant program make about $44,673 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,616.
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Pellissippi State Community College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant schools. Located in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a large public university. About 31 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degrees were awarded at Pellissippi State Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degree from Pellissippi State Community College earn around $43,816 in the first couple years of their career. Pellissippi State Community College graduates carry a median of $8,951 in student loans.
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Fresno City College came in at #17 for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant this year. Set in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 43 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant students who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degree from Fresno City College earn around $37,470 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,234.
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Gwinnett Technical College came in at #18 for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant this year. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Technical College is a large public university. There were roughly 20 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant students who graduated with this degree at Gwinnett Technical College in the most recent data year. Photographic & Film/video Technology/technician & Assistant graduates of Gwinnett Technical College earn a median of $39,288 early in their careers. Gwinnett Technical College graduates carry a median of $18,048 in student loans.
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Miracosta College earned the #19 position for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant this year. Located in the suburb of Oceanside, Miracosta College is a large public university. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 14 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degrees were awarded at Miracosta College in the most recent year.
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Los Angeles Valley College landed the #20 spot for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Valley Glen. There were roughly 11 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant students who graduated with this degree at Los Angeles Valley College in the most recent data year. Photographic & Film/video Technology/technician & Assistant graduates of Los Angeles Valley College earn a median of $81,600 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,254 to complete this degree.
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Fullerton College earned the #21 position for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant this year. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Fullerton College is a very large public university. There were roughly 20 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant students who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent data year.
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Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #22 for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant this year. Set in the town of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Southern Crescent Technical College awarded about 27 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degree from Southern Crescent Technical College earn around $45,062 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,619.
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Community College Of Philadelphia ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant schools. This large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Community College Of Philadelphia awarded about 13 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degree recipients from Community College Of Philadelphia generally make around $37,988. Typical student debt for the program is $16,059.
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Chaffey College earned the #24 position for photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga. Chaffey College awarded about 17 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Photographic & Film/video Technology/technician & Assistant graduates of Chaffey College earn a median of $23,532 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $6,952.
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Sacramento City College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant schools. Set in the city of Sacramento, Sacramento City College is a very large public institution. About 22 photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant degrees were awarded at Sacramento City College in the most recent year. Graduates of the photographic & film/video technology/technician & assistant program make about $46,522 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,180 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 41 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
