2027 Best Film Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

Film Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for film studies students.

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• Best Film Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

Best Schools for Film Studies in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall film studies education in Pennsylvania.

Top Schools in Film Studies

1

University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Film Studies Degrees Awarded

$99,682 Median Starting Salary

University Of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in film studies. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 16 film studies degrees in the most recent data year. Film Studies graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. See the full film studies program report for University Of Pennsylvania

2

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

42 Film Studies Degrees Awarded

$28,634 Median Starting Salary

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in film studies, ranking #2. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 86% of students finish within six years. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 42 film studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film studies degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $28,634. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $22,313 in student loans. See the full film studies program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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.