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2027 Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

53 Colleges in the United States
2,924 Film, Video & Photographic Arts Degrees Awarded
$36,641 Avg Early-Career Salary

Film, Video & Photographic Arts degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 53 schools to find the best for film, video & photographic arts students.

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Best Schools for Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

Top Schools in Film, Video & Photographic Arts

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Our analysis ranked University Of Maryland College Park the best school in the country for a degree in film, video & photographic arts. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 17 film, video & photographic arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film, video & photographic arts program make about $57,901 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete this degree. Read more about the film, video & photographic arts program at University Of Maryland College Park

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Rutgers University New Brunswick is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in film, video & photographic arts, landing the #2 spot this year. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 44 film, video & photographic arts students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film, video & photographic arts degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $38,508. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Read more about the film, video & photographic arts program at Rutgers University New Brunswick

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American University
Washington, DC

Students looking for a strong film, video & photographic arts program will find one at American University, which ranked #3. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 76 film, video & photographic arts students who graduated with this degree at American University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film, video & photographic arts degree recipients from American University generally make around $39,108. American University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Read more about the film, video & photographic arts program at American University

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A rank of #4 makes Fordham University one of the top schools for film, video & photographic arts. Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx. Fordham University graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 56 film, video & photographic arts students who graduated with this degree at Fordham University in the most recent data year. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates of Fordham University earn a median of $36,704 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full film, video & photographic arts details for Fordham University

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in film, video & photographic arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. About 86% of students finish within six years. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 82 film, video & photographic arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film, video & photographic arts program make about $30,697 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Read more about the film, video & photographic arts program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Johns Hopkins University placed #6 among the best film, video & photographic arts schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. About 29 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Students who receive their film, video & photographic arts degree from Johns Hopkins University earn around $84,850 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in film, video & photographic arts from Johns Hopkins University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania earned the #7 position for film, video & photographic arts this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 film, video & photographic arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film, video & photographic arts degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Read more about the film, video & photographic arts program at University Of Pennsylvania

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University came in at #8 for film, video & photographic arts this year. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 538 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Graduates of the film, video & photographic arts program make about $19,835 in their early career. New York University graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Get the full film, video & photographic arts details for New York University

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University landed the #9 spot for film, video & photographic arts this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Stony Brook. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University in the most recent year. Graduates of the film, video & photographic arts program make about $60,047 in their early career. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $20,537 in student loans. Get the full film, video & photographic arts details for Stony Brook University

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Fashion Institute Of Technology landed the #10 spot for film, video & photographic arts this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of New York. About 22 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at Fashion Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Graduates of the film, video & photographic arts program make about $29,250 in their early career. Fashion Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $17,912 in student loans. More information about a degree in film, video & photographic arts from Fashion Institute Of Technology

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best film, video & photographic arts schools. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 42 film, video & photographic arts degrees in the most recent data year. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $28,634 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,313 to complete this degree. Read more about the film, video & photographic arts program at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Montclair State University earned the #12 position for film, video & photographic arts this year. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 160 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at Montclair State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, film, video & photographic arts 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 & photographic arts program at Montclair State University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York earned the #13 position for film, video & photographic arts this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 96% of students finish within six years. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 78 film, video & photographic arts degrees in the most recent data year. Film, Video & Photographic Arts 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. Get the full film, video & photographic arts details for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University earned the #14 position for film, video & photographic arts this year. Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 62 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at Syracuse University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, film, video & photographic arts degree recipients from Syracuse University generally make around $26,331. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the film, video & photographic arts program at Syracuse University

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Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best film, video & photographic arts schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 film, video & photographic arts students who graduated with this degree at Vassar College in the most recent data year. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates of Vassar College earn a median of $28,028 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,993 to complete this degree. Read more about the film, video & photographic arts program at Vassar College

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Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College placed #16 among the best film, video & photographic arts schools. Ithaca College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ithaca. Ithaca College graduates 76% of students within six years. Ithaca College awarded about 112 film, video & photographic arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film, video & photographic arts degree from Ithaca College earn around $23,782 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full film, video & photographic arts program report for Ithaca College

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University At Buffalo ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best film, video & photographic arts schools. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 54 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, film, video & photographic arts degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $26,630. Students borrow a median of $24,509 to complete this degree. Get the full film, video & photographic arts details for University At Buffalo

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Rochester Institute Of Technology landed the #18 spot for film, video & photographic arts this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. About 72% of students finish within six years. Rochester Institute Of Technology awarded about 128 film, video & photographic arts degrees in the most recent data year. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates of Rochester Institute Of Technology earn a median of $28,858 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full film, video & photographic arts program report for Rochester Institute Of Technology

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best film, video & photographic arts schools. This very large public university is located in the city of New York. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 49 film, video & photographic arts students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent data year. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates of Cuny Hunter College earn a median of $24,869 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,134. More information about a degree in film, video & photographic arts from Cuny Hunter College

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Pace University New York came in at #20 for film, video & photographic arts this year. Set in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 88 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at Pace University New York in the most recent year. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates of Pace University New York earn a median of $20,775 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,238. Get the full film, video & photographic arts details for Pace University New York

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Cuny Brooklyn College landed the #21 spot for film, video & photographic arts this year. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public institution. Cuny Brooklyn College graduates 54% of students within six years. Cuny Brooklyn College awarded about 122 film, video & photographic arts degrees in the most recent data year. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates of Cuny Brooklyn College earn a median of $26,786 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,622 to complete this degree. Get the full film, video & photographic arts details for Cuny Brooklyn College

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best film, video & photographic arts schools. 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 154 film, video & photographic arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film, video & photographic arts degree from Temple University earn around $24,345 in the first couple years of their career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full film, video & photographic arts program report for Temple University

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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

Mcdaniel College placed #23 among the best film, video & photographic arts schools. Set in the town of Westminster, Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 12 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at Mcdaniel College in the most recent year. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates of Mcdaniel College earn a median of $54,904 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,247. More information about a degree in film, video & photographic arts from Mcdaniel College

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Rutgers University Newark landed the #24 spot for film, video & photographic arts this year. This large public university is located in the city of Newark. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rutgers University Newark awarded about 10 film, video & photographic arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film, video & photographic arts degree from Rutgers University Newark earn around $38,508 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Get the full film, video & photographic arts details for Rutgers University Newark

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Suny At Binghamton placed #25 among the best film, video & photographic arts schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Vestal. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 42 film, video & photographic arts degrees were awarded at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent year. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates of Suny At Binghamton earn a median of $22,843 early in their careers. Suny At Binghamton graduates carry a median of $20,691 in student loans. More information about a degree in film, video & photographic arts from Suny At Binghamton

Rest of the Top 50 Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s film, video & photographic arts ranking:

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
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Cuny City College
New York, NY
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
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The New School
New York, NY
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Howard University
Washington, DC
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Pratt Institute Main
Brooklyn, NY
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Cuny Laguardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ
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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
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Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 53 schools evaluated.

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