2023 Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, film, video and photographic arts was ranked #63 in the country. In fact 16,778 degrees and certificates were handed out 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. 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.
The Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for film students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Featured Film 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.
Best Rocky Mountains Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Film, Video & Photographic Arts
Our 2023 rankings named Community College of Aurora the best value school in the Rocky Mountains Region for film, video and photographic arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Aurora, CCA is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
CCA undergraduate students pay an average of $15,369 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, film graduates from CCA carry an average student debtload of $20,239.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Utah Valley University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the city of Orem, UVU is a public school with a very large student population.
UVU undergraduate students pay an average of $17,092 in tuition and fees each year.
UVU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
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Request InformationBest Film, Video & Photographic Arts Colleges by State
Explore the best film, video and photographic arts colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 184 |
| Utah | 231 |
| Idaho | 20 |
| Montana | 104 |
| Wyoming | 10 |
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Other Related Film 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.
Majors Related to Film
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 2 schools only.
- 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.