2023 Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Minnesota
Finding the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts School for You
Film, Video & Photographic Arts is the #91 most popular major in Minnesota with 154 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Minnesota to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Minnesota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
View our full ranking methodology.
Featured Film, Video & Photographic Arts Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Take the first step toward a career of visual expression and doing what you love with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn to create a striking portfolio and hone the skills you need to succeed in the world of professional photography with this online digital photography degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
2023 Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Minnesota
Check out the film programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Minnesota Schools in Film, Video & Photographic Arts
Our 2023 rankings named Winona State University the best school in Minnesota for film, video and photographic arts students. Winona State is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Winona.
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Minnesota list. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the small city of Mankato.
Full Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Minnesota State University - Mankato Report
Request Information
Out of the 9 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, St Olaf College landed the # 3 spot on the list. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield.
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Cloud State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Minnesota list. St. Cloud State University is a large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.
Full Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Saint Cloud State University Report
Request Information
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, film graduates from UMN Twin Cities carry an average student debtload of $20,375.
Full Film, Video & Photographic Arts at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report
Request Information
Century College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for film, video and photographic arts students. It came in at #6 on the list. Century College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake.
Read full report on Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Century College
Request Information
With a ranking of #7, Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well on this year’s best schools for film, video and photographic arts students. MSU Moorhead is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Moorhead.
On average, film graduates from MSU Moorhead take out $24,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Minnesota State University - Moorhead Report
Request Information
Minneapolis College of Art and Design came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, MCAD is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, film graduates from MCAD carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
Request Information
Minneapolis Community and Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Minnesota ranking. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
The average amount in student loans that film majors at Minneapolis Community and Technical College take out is $15,597.
Request InformationBest Film, Video & Photographic Arts Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 157 |
| Kansas | 72 |
| Iowa | 79 |
| Nebraska | 37 |
| North Dakota | 4 |
| South Dakota | 7 |
More Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings in Minnesota
Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Film, Video & Photographic Arts that might interest you.
BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
Translate your creative ideas through concept, design and digital media with a bachelor's in graphic design online from Southern New Hampshire University.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Related Rankings by Major
Film, Video & Photographic Arts is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Film
| 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 9 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.