2027 Best Value Film & Video Production Schools in Michigan
[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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong film & video production education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for film & video production students.
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2027 Best Value Film & Video Production Schools in Michigan
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in film & video production, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Film & Video Production Schools
Leading the list is Oakland University, our #1 best value for film & video production in Michigan. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,167, while out-of-state students pay about $24,735. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the film & video production program here. Film & Video Production graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $22,011 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Wayne State University one of the best values for film & video production. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,159 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,500 to complete the film & video production program here. Film & Video Production graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $55,469 early in their careers. Set against $29,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wayne State University admits about 81% of applicants.
Calvin College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in film & video production, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,350. Film & Video Production graduates carry a median of $20,928 in student loans. Early-career film & video production graduates make about $44,220. That is a strong return on a $20,928 median debt. Calvin College admits about 71% of applicants.
College For Creative Studies came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value film & video production schools. Located in the city of Detroit, College For Creative Studies is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,350. Typical student debt for film & video production graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from College For Creative Studies generally make around $24,350. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. College For Creative Studies admits about 92% of applicants.
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Notes and References
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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