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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio

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Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts is the 62nd most popular major in the country with 16,778 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, film, video and photographic arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $24,170 and had an average of $25,804 in loans still to pay off.

Across Ohio, there were 371 film, video and photographic arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $22,081 and $25,970 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio” ranking looked at 28 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in film, video and photographic arts. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their film, video and photographic arts program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio”.

Top 28 Most Focused Colleges for Film, Video & Photographic Arts in Ohio

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbus College of Art and Design. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio list. Columbus College of Art and Design is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 33 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Film, Video & Photographic Arts at CCAD

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Art Academy of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Art Academy of Cincinnati. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified ’s film students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Film, Video & Photographic Arts at AAC

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cleveland Institute of Art. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio list. Cleveland Institute of Art is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full CIA Film, Video & Photographic Arts Report

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, Ohio

Out of the 28 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Oberlin College landed the #4 spot on the list. Oberlin is a private not-for-profit institution located in Oberlin, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 16 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Oberlin

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Denison University
Granville, Ohio

Out of the 28 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Denison University landed the #5 spot on the list. Denison is located in Granville, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 ’s film degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Denison

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Kenyon College
Gambier, Ohio

Kenyon College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio ranking. Kenyon is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Gambier, Ohio. It awarded 6 ’s film degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Kenyon

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Cleveland State University ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio list. Cleveland State University is located in Cleveland, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 45 ’s film degrees to qualified students.

Full Cleveland State University Film, Video & Photographic Arts Report

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Hocking College
Nelsonville, Ohio

Hocking College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio ranking, coming in at #8. Hocking Technical College is a small public school situated in Nelsonville, Ohio. It awarded 5 ’s film degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Hocking Technical College

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With a ranking of #9, Baldwin Wallace University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio list. Baldwin Wallace University is a small school located in Berea, Ohio that handed out 9 ’s film degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Baldwin Wallace University

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Ohio Wesleyan University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio ranking. OWU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Delaware, Ohio. It awarded 3 ’s film degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Film, Video & Photographic Arts at OWU

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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio ranking, coming in at #11. Bowling Green, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s film degrees to 35 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio

Xavier University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio ranking. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s film degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Xavier

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Wright State University - Main Campus landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio ranking. Wright State University - Main Campus is located in Dayton, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s film degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Wright State University - Main Campus

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With a ranking of #14, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio list. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 41 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Ohio State University - Main Campus

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With a ranking of #15, Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio list. OHIO Athens is a large school located in Athens, Ohio that handed out 21 ’s film degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Ohio University - Athens Campus

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With a ranking of #16, Cuyahoga Community College District did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio list. Cuyahoga Community College District is located in Cleveland, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s film degrees to qualified students.

Full Cuyahoga Community College District Film, Video & Photographic Arts Report

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With a ranking of #17, Youngstown State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio list. This fairly large school is located in Youngstown, Ohio, and it awarded 4 ’s film degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Youngstown State University

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University of Akron Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio ranking, coming in at #18. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Akron, Ohio that handed out 5 ’s film degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Film, Video & Photographic Arts at University of Akron Main Campus

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University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio

With a ranking of #19, University of Dayton did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio list. Dayton, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s film degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

Read full report on Film, Video & Photographic Arts at University of Dayton

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University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio

University of Toledo ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio list. Located in Toledo, Ohio, this fairly large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified ’s film students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Film, Video & Photographic Arts at University of Toledo

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Miami University - Oxford ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio list. Located in Oxford, Ohio, this fairly large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified ’s film students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Miami University - Oxford

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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio list. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a public institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Film, Video & Photographic Arts Report

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Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio ranking. Located in Chillicothe, Ohio, this small public school awarded 0 diplomas to qualified ’s film students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus

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Ohio University - Lancaster Campus came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio ranking. This small school is located in Lancaster, Ohio, and it awarded 0 ’s film degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Film, Video & Photographic Arts at OHIO Lancaster

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Ohio University - Eastern Campus
Saint Clairsville, Ohio

Ohio University - Eastern Campus landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio ranking. This small school is located in Saint Clairsville, Ohio, and it awarded 0 ’s film degrees in 2020-2021.

Full OHIO Eastern Film, Video & Photographic Arts Report

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Ohio University - Zanesville Campus ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio list. Zanesville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s film degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Film, Video & Photographic Arts at OHIO Zanesville

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Ohio University - Southern Campus ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio list. Ohio University - Southern Campus is a public institution located in Ironton, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Film, Video & Photographic Arts at OHIO Southern

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Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, Ohio

Shawnee State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Film Major in Ohio ranking, coming in at #23. Shawnee State University is a small school located in Portsmouth, Ohio that handed out 0 ’s film degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Shawnee State University

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