2023 Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast 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.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Southeast 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.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Featured Film Programs
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Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Film, Video & Photographic Arts
Our 2023 rankings named Valencia College the best value school in the Southeast Region for film, video and photographic arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Valencia College are $9,383 a year. Film majors at Valencia College take out an average of $17,340 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Valencia College also is in the top 10% of our Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Out of the 8 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Miami Dade College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Miami, MDC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
MDC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,661 in tuition and fees each year. On average, film graduates from MDC take out $12,523 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
MDC also claimed a spot on our Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Out of the 8 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Virginia Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northern Virginia Community College are $11,648 per year.
Northern Virginia Community College also claimed a spot on our Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Full Sail University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Full Sail University undergraduate students pay an average of $25,687 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, film graduates from Full Sail University carry an average student debtload of $27,671. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $494, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Trevecca Nazarene University is a great value for film, video and photographic arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Nashville, TNU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at TNU are $26,898 a year.
TNU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Columbus State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree film, video and photographic arts programs. CSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbus.
CSU undergraduate students pay an average of $17,295 in tuition and fees each year.
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The Art Institute of Atlanta landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree film, video and photographic arts programs. Ai Atlanta is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Atlanta.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ai Atlanta are $19,354 per year. While working on their Associate Degree, film majors at Ai Atlanta accumulate an average of around $26,926 in student debt.
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SAE Institute - Atlanta came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Atlanta, SAE Institute - Atlanta is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Request InformationBest Film, Video & Photographic Arts Colleges by State
Explore the best film, video and photographic arts schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 811 |
| Virginia | 266 |
| North Carolina | 223 |
| Florida | 1,217 |
| Tennessee | 220 |
| Kentucky | 24 |
| South Carolina | 132 |
| Louisiana | 58 |
| Arkansas | 69 |
| Mississippi | 3 |
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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 Related Majors
| 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 8 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.
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