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2027 Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Michigan

9 Colleges in the United States
$24,241 Avg Student Debt
$57,035 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Badge [Film, Video & Photographic Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/film-video-and-photographic-arts/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for film, video & photographic arts students.

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2027 Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Michigan

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the film, video & photographic arts degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools

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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI

Leading the list is Oakland Community College, our #1 best value for film, video & photographic arts in Michigan. Oakland Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Auburn Hills. Students from in state pay about $3,120 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,560. Students borrow a median of $15,865 to complete the film, video & photographic arts program here. Early-career film, video & photographic arts graduates make about $43,205. Set against $15,865 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Oakland University earned it the #2 place for film, video & photographic arts. Oakland University is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. Students from in state pay about $17,167 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,735. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the film, video & photographic arts program here. Early-career film, video & photographic arts graduates make about $22,011. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Oakland University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in film, video & photographic arts will find it at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates carry a median of $19,760 in student loans. Soon after graduation, film, video & photographic arts degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $25,565. That is a strong return on a $19,760 median debt. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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Wayne State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value film, video & photographic arts schools. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. Students borrow a median of $29,500 to complete the film, video & photographic arts program here. Early-career film, video & photographic arts graduates make about $55,469. Set against $29,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wayne State University admits about 81% of applicants.

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Western Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in film, video & photographic arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,987 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career film, video & photographic arts graduates make about $26,502. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Western Michigan University admits about 85% of applicants.

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Grand Valley State University landed the #6 spot for film, video & photographic arts value this year. Set in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,502, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates carry a median of $25,899 in student loans. Early-career film, video & photographic arts graduates make about $25,256. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University earned the #7 position for value in film, video & photographic arts this year. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Students borrow a median of $25,213 to complete the film, video & photographic arts program here. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $54,166 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,213 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin College placed #8 among the best values for film, video & photographic arts. Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,350. Students borrow a median of $20,928 to complete the film, video & photographic arts program here. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates of Calvin College earn a median of $15,906 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,928 median debt. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.

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College For Creative Studies placed #9 among the best values for film, video & photographic arts. College For Creative Studies is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Detroit. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,350. Typical student debt for film, video & photographic arts graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, film, video & photographic arts 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 ranking is produced 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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