by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for film/cinema/media studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 133 bachelor's degrees in film/cinema/media studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The film studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full 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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Film/Cinema/Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies.
Brandeis University is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies. Brandeis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waltham.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Brandeis University
Tufts University is a good decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies. Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts 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 Tufts University
It's difficult to beat Boston College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Boston College
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies has to check out Wellesley College. Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Wellesley.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Wellesley College
Located in the large city of Boston, Boston 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 Boston University
Located in the suburb of Northampton, Smith is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Smith College
Wheaton College Massachusetts is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Norton.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Wheaton College Massachusetts
Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Clark is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Clark University
Explore all the Best Film/Cinema/Media Studies Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 341 | 89 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 12 |
| Vermont | 289 | 54 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 16 |
Film/Cinema/Media Studies is one of 4 different types of Film, Video & Photographic Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film & Video Production | 431 |
| Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts | 72 |
| Photography | 64 |
| Documentary Production | 1 |
