by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 18 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Film/Cinema/Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 604 bachelor's degrees in film/cinema/media studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of film/cinema/media studies for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality film studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for film/cinema/media studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies.
University of Pennsylvania is a great choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from University of Pennsylvania
Lafayette College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies. Lafayette is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Easton.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Lafayette College
American University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies. The American University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from American University
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
New School University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from The New School
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Drexel University
UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of College Park.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from University of Maryland - College Park
Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from University at Buffalo
Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Fordham University
Purchase College is a small public college located in the suburb of Purchase.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Purchase College
Explore the best film/cinema/media studies schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 384 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 136 |
| Maryland | 370 | 27 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 13 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 44 |
One of 4 majors within the Film, Video & Photographic Arts area of study, Film/Cinema/Media Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film & Video Production | 1,308 |
| Photography | 381 |
| Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts | 137 |
| Documentary Production | 9 |