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2027 Best Film Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

22 Colleges in the United States
601 Film Studies Degrees Awarded
$41,068 Avg Early-Career Salary

Film Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for film studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Film Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall film studies education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Film Studies

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University Of Maryland College Park tops our 2027 ranking of the best film studies schools. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 17 film studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film studies degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $57,901. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete this degree. See the full film studies program report for University Of Maryland College Park

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Rutgers University New Brunswick is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in film studies, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Rutgers University New Brunswick awarded about 10 film studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film studies degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $38,508. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. See the full film studies program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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American University
Washington, DC

American University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in film studies, landing the #3 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 56 film studies degrees were awarded at American University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, film studies degree recipients from American University generally make around $39,108. American University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Get the full film studies details for American University

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A rank of #4 makes Fordham University one of the top schools for film studies. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 56 film studies students who graduated with this degree at Fordham University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film studies program make about $36,704 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the film studies program at Fordham University

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Students looking for a strong film studies program will find one at Johns Hopkins University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 29 film studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film studies program make about $84,850 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in film studies from Johns Hopkins University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania placed #6 among the best film studies schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 film studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film studies degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $99,682 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. Read more about the film studies program at University Of Pennsylvania

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University placed #7 among the best film studies schools. Stony Brook University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 19 film studies degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University in the most recent year. Students who receive their film studies degree from Stony Brook University earn around $60,047 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,537. Read more about the film studies program at Stony Brook University

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Fashion Institute Of Technology ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best film studies schools. Fashion Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of New York. Fashion Institute Of Technology awarded about 14 film studies degrees in the most recent data year. Film Studies graduates of Fashion Institute Of Technology earn a median of $29,250 early in their careers. Fashion Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $17,912 in student loans. See the full film studies program report for Fashion Institute Of Technology

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #9 for film studies this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 42 film studies degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the film studies program make about $28,634 in their early career. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $22,313 in student loans. Read more about the film studies program at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #10 for film studies this year. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 film studies degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Graduates of the film studies program make about $31,087 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree. Get the full film studies details for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College earned the #11 position for film studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 film studies students who graduated with this degree at Vassar College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film studies program make about $28,028 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,993. See the full film studies program report for Vassar College

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University At Buffalo earned the #12 position for film studies this year. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 54 film studies degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. Graduates of the film studies program make about $26,630 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,509 to complete this degree. Read more about the film studies program at University At Buffalo

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College earned the #13 position for film studies this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public university. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 49 film studies degrees were awarded at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent year. Graduates of the film studies program make about $24,869 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,134 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in film studies from Cuny Hunter College

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Pace University New York landed the #14 spot for film studies this year. Set in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pace University New York awarded about 69 film studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film studies degree from Pace University New York earn around $20,775 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,238 to complete this degree. See the full film studies program report for Pace University New York

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Cuny Brooklyn College came in at #15 for film studies this year. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cuny Brooklyn College awarded about 33 film studies degrees in the most recent data year. Film Studies graduates of Cuny Brooklyn College earn a median of $26,786 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,622. Read more about the film studies program at Cuny Brooklyn College

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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

Mcdaniel College earned the #16 position for film studies this year. Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Westminster. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 film studies students who graduated with this degree at Mcdaniel College in the most recent data year. Film Studies graduates of Mcdaniel College earn a median of $54,904 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,247 to complete this degree. Get the full film studies details for Mcdaniel College

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Cuny City College
New York, NY

Cuny City College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best film studies schools. This large public university is located in the city of New York. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 13 film studies degrees were awarded at Cuny City College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, film studies degree recipients from Cuny City College generally make around $26,918. Students borrow a median of $13,389 to complete this degree. Read more about the film studies program at Cuny City College

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The New School
New York, NY

The New School ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best film studies schools. The New School is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The New School graduates 70% of students within six years. About 36 film studies degrees were awarded at The New School in the most recent year. Graduates of the film studies program make about $21,523 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,829. Read more about the film studies program at The New School

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Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best film studies schools. Set in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Howard University awarded about 14 film studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film studies program make about $58,495 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,498 to complete this degree. See the full film studies program report for Howard University

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Monroe Community College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best film studies schools. Monroe Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Rochester. Monroe Community College awarded about 12 film studies degrees in the most recent data year. Film Studies graduates of Monroe Community College earn a median of $38,757 early in their careers. Monroe Community College graduates carry a median of $12,921 in student loans. Get the full film studies details for Monroe Community College

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Suny At Purchase College placed #21 among the best film studies schools. Suny At Purchase College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Purchase. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 film studies degrees were awarded at Suny At Purchase College in the most recent year. Film Studies graduates of Suny At Purchase College earn a median of $18,128 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,949. Read more about the film studies program at Suny At Purchase College

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Cuny College Of Staten Island landed the #22 spot for film studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Staten Island. About 46% of students finish within six years. About 11 film studies degrees were awarded at Cuny College Of Staten Island in the most recent year. Students who receive their film studies degree from Cuny College Of Staten Island earn around $51,911 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny College Of Staten Island graduates carry a median of $14,688 in student loans. More information about a degree in film studies from Cuny College Of Staten Island

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.

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