2027 Best Value Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts Associate’s Degree Schools
[Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/film-video-and-photographic-arts/film-video-and-photographic-arts-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other film/video & photographic arts students.
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2027 Best Value Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other film/video & photographic arts, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts Schools
Metropolitan Community College Area earned the #1 spot for value among other film/video & photographic arts schools in the United States. Set in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,375 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $4,950. Students borrow a median of $12,799 to complete the other film/video & photographic arts program here. Other Film/video & Photographic Arts graduates of Metropolitan Community College Area earn a median of $39,877 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,799 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Glendale Community College Glendale Az one of the best values for other film/video & photographic arts. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other film/video & photographic arts graduates is $15,996. Early-career other film/video & photographic arts graduates make about $51,483. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Greenfield Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value other film/video & photographic arts schools. Located in the town of Greenfield, Greenfield Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,810, while out-of-state students pay about $11,930. Typical student debt for other film/video & photographic arts graduates is $12,269. Early-career other film/video & photographic arts graduates make about $58,356. That is a strong return on a $12,269 median debt.
Oakland Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other film/video & photographic arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Oakland Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Auburn Hills. In-state tuition and fees average $3,120, with out-of-state students paying around $5,560. Students borrow a median of $15,865 to complete the other film/video & photographic arts program here. Other Film/video & Photographic Arts graduates of Oakland Community College earn a median of $43,205 early in their careers. Set against $15,865 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in other film/video & photographic arts will find it at Colegio De Cinematografia Artes Y Television, which ranked #5. Colegio De Cinematografia Artes Y Television is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Bayamon. Students from in state pay about $7,796 in tuition and fees. Soon after graduation, other film/video & photographic arts degree recipients from Colegio De Cinematografia Artes Y Television generally make around $7,907.
Los Angeles Film School placed #6 among the best values for other film/video & photographic arts. Los Angeles Film School is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Hollywood. Typical student debt for other film/video & photographic arts graduates is $20,000. Soon after graduation, other film/video & photographic arts degree recipients from Los Angeles Film School generally make around $19,434. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Full Sail University came in at #7 for value in other film/video & photographic arts this year. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $26,906 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other film/video & photographic arts graduates is $29,320. Soon after graduation, other film/video & photographic arts degree recipients from Full Sail University generally make around $24,679. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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