11
Colleges in the Plains States Region
251
Film Studies Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
film/cinema/media studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #142 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Film/Cinema/Media Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 251 degrees in film/cinema/media studies to qualified students.
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The film studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Film/Cinema/Media Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Film/Cinema/Media Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
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10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Film Studies
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MO
Washington University in St Louis is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in film/cinema/media studies. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.
There were approximately 14 film/cinema/media studies students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
66
Film Studies Degrees Awarded
University of Iowa is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in film/cinema/media studies. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.
There were approximately 66 film/cinema/media studies students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
71
Film Studies Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in film/cinema/media studies needs to look into University of Kansas. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means KU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 71 film/cinema/media studies students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NE
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in film/cinema/media studies. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #138 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.
There were roughly 13 film/cinema/media studies students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.
There were roughly 16 film/cinema/media studies students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MN
Located in the town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #190 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means St. Olaf is a great college overall.
There were roughly 3 film/cinema/media studies students who graduated with this degree at St. Olaf in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
Located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 25th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were approximately 14 film/cinema/media studies students who graduated with this degree at MSU Moorhead in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the distant town of Winona, Winona State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 17th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were roughly 9 film/cinema/media studies students who graduated with this degree at Winona State in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IA
Coe is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Cedar Rapids. This college ranks 22nd out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.
There were roughly 4 film/cinema/media studies students who graduated with this degree at Coe in the most recent data year.
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Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public university located in the city of Mankato. This university ranks 13th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 11 film/cinema/media studies students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent data year.
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