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2026 Best Value Film Studies Schools in Indiana

[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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for film studies students.

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• Best Value Film Studies Schools in Indiana

2026 Best Value Film Studies Schools in Indiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in film studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Film Studies Schools

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Huntington University
Huntington, IN

$31,870 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,996 Avg Student Debt

$46,672 Median Earnings (10yr)

For return on investment in film studies, no school beat Huntington University this year. Located in the town of Huntington, Huntington University is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,870. Typical student debt for film studies graduates is $26,996. Film Studies graduates of Huntington University earn a median of $49,079 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,996 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

2

Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

$9,992 In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,034 Avg Student Debt

$72,424 Median Earnings (10yr)

Purdue University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in film studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for film studies graduates is $17,034. Film Studies graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $63,111 early in their careers. Set against $17,034 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.