2023 Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Oregon
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts School for You
In 2020-2021, 167 degrees and certificates were awarded to film, video and photographic arts students who went to a Oregon college or university. This makes it the #64 most popular major in the state.
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 Schools in Oregon ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Oregon to see which ones offered the best value programs for film students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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
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Best Oregon Schools for Affordable Quality in Film, Video & Photographic Arts
Our analysis found Portland State University to be the best value school for film, video and photographic arts students who want to pursue a degree in Oregon. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Portland State University are $9,807 per year. On average, film graduates from Portland State University take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at University of Oregon helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best film, video and photographic arts schools in Oregon. Located in the midsize city of Eugene, UO is a public school with a very large student population.
UO undergraduate students pay an average of $13,856 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, film majors at UO accumulate an average of around $21,991 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $318.
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Out of the 5 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, George Fox University landed the # 3 spot on the list. GFU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Newberg.
GFU undergraduate students pay an average of $38,520 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, film graduates from GFU take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Willamette University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Oregon list. Willamette is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Salem.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Willamette are $44,234 per year.
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The excellent programs at Pacific Northwest College of Art helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best film, video and photographic arts schools in Oregon. Located in the city of Portland, Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Pacific Northwest College of Art undergraduate students pay an average of $42,768 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Request InformationBest Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 3,916 |
| Washington | 132 |
| Nevada | 77 |
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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 5 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.