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2026 Best Film & Video Production Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

29 Colleges in the United States
1,687 Film & Video Production Degrees Awarded
$29,501 Avg Early-Career Salary

Film & Video Production programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their film & video production programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 60 schools to find the best for film & video production students.

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Best Schools for Film & Video Production in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall film & video production education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Film & Video Production

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No school ranked higher than Pennsylvania State University Main Campus this year for film & video production. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 71 film & video production degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. See the full film & video production program report for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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American University
Washington, DC

American University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in film & video production, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at American University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $39,108 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. More information about a degree in film & video production from American University

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New York University
New York, NY

Students looking for a strong film & video production program will find one at New York University, which ranked #3. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. New York University awarded about 519 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film & video production degree from New York University earn around $19,835 in the first couple years of their career. New York University graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. See the full film & video production program report for New York University

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Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in film & video production, ranking #4. Located in the suburb of Ithaca, Ithaca College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Ithaca College graduates 76% of students within six years. Ithaca College awarded about 55 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film & video production degree from Ithaca College earn around $23,782 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the film & video production program at Ithaca College

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Rutgers University New Brunswick is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in film & video production, ranking #5. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film & video production degree from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn around $38,508 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in film & video production from Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Fashion Institute Of Technology landed the #6 spot for film & video production this year. Fashion Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of New York. Fashion Institute Of Technology awarded about 11 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film & video production degree from Fashion Institute Of Technology earn around $29,250 in the first couple years of their career. Fashion Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $17,912 in student loans. See the full film & video production program report for Fashion Institute Of Technology

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Montclair State University earned the #7 position for film & video production this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Montclair. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Montclair State University awarded about 139 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Montclair State University generally make around $28,474. Montclair State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the film & video production program at Montclair State University

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Rochester Institute Of Technology landed the #8 spot for film & video production this year. Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester. About 72% of students finish within six years. Rochester Institute Of Technology awarded about 87 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $28,858 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the film & video production program at Rochester Institute Of Technology

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Columbia University In The City Of New York earned the #9 position for film & video production this year. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 76 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Film & Video Production graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $31,087 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree. See the full film & video production program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University earned the #10 position for film & video production this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. Temple University awarded about 160 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Film & Video Production graduates of Temple University earn a median of $24,345 early in their careers. Temple University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in film & video production from Temple University

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Cuny Brooklyn College earned the #11 position for film & video production this year. This large public university is located in the city of Brooklyn. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cuny Brooklyn College awarded about 75 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film & video production degree from Cuny Brooklyn College earn around $26,786 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,622 to complete this degree. See the full film & video production program report for Cuny Brooklyn College

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Suny At Binghamton landed the #12 spot for film & video production this year. Set in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. There were roughly 24 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Suny At Binghamton generally make around $22,843. Students borrow a median of $20,691 to complete this degree. Read more about the film & video production program at Suny At Binghamton

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 78% of students finish within six years. Drexel University awarded about 31 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film & video production degree from Drexel University earn around $19,758 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,379. Read more about the film & video production program at Drexel University

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Pace University New York ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. Located in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit university. Pace University New York graduates 60% of students within six years. About 18 film & video production degrees were awarded at Pace University New York in the most recent year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $20,775 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,238. Get the full film & video production details for Pace University New York

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University placed #15 among the best film & video production schools. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 51 film & video production degrees were awarded at Syracuse University in the most recent year. Students who receive their film & video production degree from Syracuse University earn around $26,331 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the film & video production program at Syracuse University

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Cuny City College
New York, NY

Cuny City College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. Cuny City College is a large public school located in the city of New York. About 57% of students finish within six years. Cuny City College awarded about 12 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Cuny City College generally make around $26,918. Students borrow a median of $13,389 to complete this degree. Get the full film & video production details for Cuny City College

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Pratt Institute Main
Brooklyn, NY

Pratt Institute Main earned the #17 position for film & video production this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute Main is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Pratt Institute Main graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 45 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Pratt Institute Main in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film & video production degree from Pratt Institute Main earn around $16,710 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the film & video production program at Pratt Institute Main

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hempstead. Hofstra University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film & video production degree from Hofstra University earn around $55,705 in the first couple years of their career. Hofstra University graduates carry a median of $24,848 in student loans. Get the full film & video production details for Hofstra University

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University earned the #19 position for film & video production this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. About 61% of students finish within six years. Rider University awarded about 16 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Film & Video Production graduates of Rider University earn a median of $48,601 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,241 to complete this degree. Read more about the film & video production program at Rider University

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Cuny Queensborough Community College landed the #20 spot for film & video production this year. Set in the city of Bayside, Cuny Queensborough Community College is a large public institution. About 20 film & video production degrees were awarded at Cuny Queensborough Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Cuny Queensborough Community College generally make around $23,674. Cuny Queensborough Community College graduates carry a median of $10,052 in student loans. See the full film & video production program report for Cuny Queensborough Community College

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Suny College At Oswego landed the #21 spot for film & video production this year. Set in the town of Oswego, Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 26 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Suny College At Oswego in the most recent data year. Film & Video Production graduates of Suny College At Oswego earn a median of $22,682 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,798. Get the full film & video production details for Suny College At Oswego

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Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Madison. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham in the most recent data year. Film & Video Production graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham earn a median of $22,311 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in film & video production from Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham

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Suny Westchester Community College earned the #23 position for film & video production this year. Located in the suburb of Valhalla, Suny Westchester Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 31 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Suny Westchester Community College in the most recent data year. Film & Video Production graduates of Suny Westchester Community College earn a median of $57,520 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,764. Get the full film & video production details for Suny Westchester Community College

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Suny At Purchase College landed the #24 spot for film & video production this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Purchase. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Suny At Purchase College awarded about 19 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Suny At Purchase College generally make around $18,128. Students borrow a median of $26,949 to complete this degree. See the full film & video production program report for Suny At Purchase College

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Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Point Park University came in at #25 for film & video production this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 58% of students finish within six years. Point Park University awarded about 34 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $40,759 in their early career. Point Park University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in film & video production from Point Park University

Rest of the Top 31 Film & Video Production Schools

These schools also placed among the best for film & video production this year:

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Cuny Laguardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
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Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD
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Five Towns College
Dix Hills, NY

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 60 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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