by our College Data Analytics Team
[Film Studies](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/film-video-and-photographic-arts/film-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value film studies schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the film studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Portland State University tops our 2026 list of the best value film studies schools in Oregon. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. In-state tuition and fees average $11,118, with out-of-state students paying around $29,136. Film Studies graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career film studies graduates make about $27,028. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
University Of Oregon is a great value for students pursuing a degree in film studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, while out-of-state students pay about $42,516. Film Studies graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Film Studies graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $20,041 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes George Fox University one of the best values for film studies. George Fox University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Newberg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,320. Film Studies graduates carry a median of $23,625 in student loans. Soon after graduation, film studies degree recipients from George Fox University generally make around $52,898. Set against $23,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. George Fox University admits about 94% of applicants.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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