by our College Data Analytics Team
[Film & Video Production](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/film-video-and-photographic-arts/film-video-production/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. 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 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for film & video production students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in film & video production, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in film & video production, no school beat Chattahoochee Technical College this year. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,540, with out-of-state students paying around $6,108. Typical student debt for film & video production graduates is $9,616. Early-career film & video production graduates make about $44,673. That is a strong return on a $9,616 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in film & video production will find it at Southern Crescent Technical College, which ranked #2. Southern Crescent Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Griffin. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,516, while out-of-state students pay about $6,084. Film & Video Production graduates carry a median of $17,619 in student loans. Film & Video Production graduates of Southern Crescent Technical College earn a median of $45,062 early in their careers. Set against $17,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Savannah Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in film & video production, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Savannah, Savannah Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,330, with out-of-state students paying around $5,898. Typical student debt for film & video production graduates is $12,843. Film & Video Production graduates of Savannah Technical College earn a median of $37,386 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of West Georgia earned it the #4 place for film & video production. Set in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,088, while out-of-state students pay about $17,800. Typical student debt for film & video production graduates is $26,789. Film & Video Production graduates of University Of West Georgia earn a median of $46,432 early in their careers. Set against $26,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 52%.
A rank of #5 makes Columbus State University one of the best values for film & video production. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,898, while out-of-state students pay about $17,610. Film & Video Production graduates carry a median of $28,493 in student loans. Early-career film & video production graduates make about $51,154. That is a strong return on a $28,493 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Clayton State University landed the #6 spot for film & video production value this year. Located in the suburb of Morrow, Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,180, while out-of-state students pay about $16,532. Typical student debt for film & video production graduates is $27,896. Early-career film & video production graduates make about $15,952. Set against $27,896 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Clayton State University admits about 68% of applicants.
University Of Georgia ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value film & video production schools. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Film & Video Production graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $53,546. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Georgia Gwinnett College came in at #8 for value in film & video production this year. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Georgia Gwinnett College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,532, compared with $13,844 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,280 to complete the film & video production program here. Film & Video Production graduates of Georgia Gwinnett College earn a median of $55,992 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,280 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Georgia State University came in at #9 for value in film & video production this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,664, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. Film & Video Production graduates carry a median of $25,755 in student loans. Film & Video Production graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of $22,588 early in their careers. Set against $25,755 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 55%.
American Intercontinental University Atlanta landed the #10 spot for film & video production value this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, American Intercontinental University Atlanta is a small private for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,527. Typical student debt for film & video production graduates is $39,107. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from American Intercontinental University Atlanta generally make around $43,008. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Savannah College Of Art And Design ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value film & video production schools. Set in the city of Savannah, Savannah College Of Art And Design is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $41,630. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the film & video production program here. Early-career film & video production graduates make about $30,735. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.
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