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2023 Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in District of Columbia

3 Colleges
$35,870 Avg Salary
$24,078 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts School for You

With 89 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, film, video and photographic arts is the #81 most popular major in District of Columbia.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in District of Columbia ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in District of Columbia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in District of Columbia

Check out the film programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top District of Columbia Schools in Film, Video & Photographic Arts

#1

American University

Washington, DC

Our 2023 rankings named American University the best school in District of Columbia for film, video and photographic arts students. The American University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.

After completing their degree, film graduates from The American University carry an average student debtload of $24,078.

Full Film, Video & Photographic Arts at American University Report

Out of the 3 schools in District of Columbia that were part of this year’s ranking, George Washington University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Full Film, Video & Photographic Arts at George Washington University Report

#3

Howard University

Washington, DC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Howard University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in District of Columbia list. Located in the city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Full Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Howard University Report

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

Explore all the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 577
New York 2,001
Maryland 96
New Jersey 179
Delaware 18

More Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings in District of Columbia

Film, Video & Photographic Arts is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 37,413
Design & Applied Arts 36,301
Music 25,910
Drama & Theater Arts 17,341
General Visual & Performing Arts 6,355

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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