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[Film & Video Production](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/film-video-and-photographic-arts/film-video-production/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 40 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value film & video production schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the film & video production degrees they offer, see the list below.
Santa Monica College tops our 2027 list of the best value film & video production schools in the United States. Located in the city of Santa Monica, Santa Monica College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,156, compared with $10,708 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,193 ten years after entry.
Students looking for strong value in film & video production will find it at Oklahoma City Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,059 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,810. Students borrow a median of $9,043 to complete the film & video production program here. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Oklahoma City Community College generally make around $21,032. That is a strong return on a $9,043 median debt.
Miami Dade College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value film & video production schools. Miami Dade College is a very large public school located in the city of Miami. Students from in state pay about $2,838 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,661. Typical student debt for film & video production graduates is $6,500. Film & Video Production graduates of Miami Dade College earn a median of $22,587 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $6,500 median debt.
College Of The Canyons is a great value for students pursuing a degree in film & video production, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,166, while out-of-state students pay about $10,958. Film & Video Production graduates carry a median of $9,776 in student loans. Film & Video Production graduates of College Of The Canyons earn a median of $51,913 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in film & video production will find it at Chattahoochee Technical College, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,540 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,108. Film & Video Production graduates carry a median of $9,616 in student loans. Early-career film & video production graduates make about $44,673. Set against $9,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Cerritos College came in at #6 for value in film & video production this year. Set in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,364, with out-of-state students paying around $12,004. Film & Video Production graduates carry a median of $11,306 in student loans. Film & Video Production graduates of Cerritos College earn a median of $29,495 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cuny Queensborough Community College placed #7 among the best values for film & video production. Set in the city of Bayside, Cuny Queensborough Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,210, with out-of-state students paying around $8,090. Film & Video Production graduates carry a median of $10,052 in student loans. Film & Video Production graduates of Cuny Queensborough Community College earn a median of $23,674 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Utah Valley University placed #8 among the best values for film & video production. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Typical student debt for film & video production graduates is $16,478. Film & Video Production graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $41,833 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,478 median debt.
Pima Community College earned the #9 position for value in film & video production this year. Pima Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,442, while out-of-state students pay about $7,758. Typical student debt for film & video production graduates is $10,655. Early-career film & video production graduates make about $40,977. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #10 for value in film & video production this year. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,318 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,308 for out-of-state students. Film & Video Production graduates carry a median of $14,692 in student loans. Film & Video Production graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cuny Laguardia Community College landed the #11 spot for film & video production value this year. Located in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,218, compared with $8,098 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,858 to complete the film & video production program here. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Cuny Laguardia Community College generally make around $31,437. Set against $8,858 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northwest Vista College landed the #12 spot for film & video production value this year. Northwest Vista College is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,412, compared with $9,952 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,189 to complete the film & video production program here. Early-career film & video production graduates make about $29,349. That is a strong return on a $9,189 median debt.
Orange Coast College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value film & video production schools. Set in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,392, while out-of-state students pay about $11,640. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete the film & video production program here. Early-career film & video production graduates make about $46,306. That is a strong return on a $8,978 median debt.
Cosumnes River College placed #14 among the best values for film & video production. Located in the city of Sacramento, Cosumnes River College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,288, while out-of-state students pay about $12,616. Film & Video Production graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Film & Video Production graduates of Cosumnes River College earn a median of $19,699 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Central New Mexico Community College placed #15 among the best values for film & video production. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,060, while out-of-state students pay about $8,684. Film & Video Production graduates carry a median of $10,112 in student loans. Film & Video Production graduates of Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $34,751 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,112 median debt.
Daytona State College came in at #16 for value in film & video production this year. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,106, compared with $11,994 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete the film & video production program here. Early-career film & video production graduates make about $43,320. Set against $10,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Houston Community College landed the #17 spot for film & video production value this year. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,040, while out-of-state students pay about $5,460. Film & Video Production graduates carry a median of $19,223 in student loans. Early-career film & video production graduates make about $40,365. Set against $19,223 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
City College Of San Francisco placed #18 among the best values for film & video production. Located in the city of San Francisco, City College Of San Francisco is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,696, while out-of-state students pay about $14,656. Film & Video Production graduates carry a median of $10,332 in student loans. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from City College Of San Francisco generally make around $100,031. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Community College Of Aurora landed the #19 spot for film & video production value this year. Located in the city of Aurora, Community College Of Aurora is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,470 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,070 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,750 to complete the film & video production program here. Early-career film & video production graduates make about $20,533. That is a strong return on a $20,750 median debt.
Mohawk Valley Community College earned the #20 position for value in film & video production this year. Set in the city of Utica, Mohawk Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,218, with out-of-state students paying around $8,851. Students borrow a median of $11,900 to complete the film & video production program here. Film & Video Production graduates of Mohawk Valley Community College earn a median of $38,373 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Suny Westchester Community College came in at #21 for value in film & video production this year. Suny Westchester Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Valhalla. In-state tuition and fees average $5,948, compared with $12,486 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,764 to complete the film & video production program here. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Suny Westchester Community College generally make around $57,520. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Sierra College landed the #22 spot for film & video production value this year. Sierra College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Rocklin. In-state tuition and fees average $1,446. Typical student debt for film & video production graduates is $12,733. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Sierra College generally make around $29,214. Set against $12,733 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Chabot College earned the #23 position for value in film & video production this year. Located in the suburb of Hayward, Chabot College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,150, while out-of-state students pay about $8,686. Students borrow a median of $14,122 to complete the film & video production program here. Early-career film & video production graduates make about $85,175. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Bluegrass Community And Technical College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value film & video production schools. Set in the city of Lexington, Bluegrass Community And Technical College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,808, with out-of-state students paying around $6,512. Typical student debt for film & video production graduates is $13,366. Film & Video Production graduates of Bluegrass Community And Technical College earn a median of $44,431 early in their careers. Set against $13,366 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Portland Community College landed the #25 spot for film & video production value this year. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,220 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,440. Film & Video Production graduates carry a median of $20,648 in student loans. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Portland Community College generally make around $49,580. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s film & video production value ranking:
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This list is compiled 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 · 40 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 40 ranked schools only.
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