by our College Data Analytics Team
[Film Studies](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/film-video-and-photographic-arts/film-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for film studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in film studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is University Of Idaho, our #1 best value for film studies in Idaho. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Typical student debt for film studies graduates is $23,844. Early-career film studies graduates make about $43,246. Set against $23,844 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Boise State University one of the best values for film studies. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. In-state tuition and fees average $9,048, while out-of-state students pay about $27,788. Students borrow a median of $24,311 to complete the film studies program here. Early-career film studies graduates make about $49,059. Set against $24,311 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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