2023 Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Arizona
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts School for You
With 444 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, film, video and photographic arts is the #57 most popular major in Arizona.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Arizona ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Arizona 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.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Best Arizona Schools for Affordable Quality in Film, Video & Photographic Arts
Our 2023 rankings named Scottsdale Community College the best value school in Arizona for film, video and photographic arts students. Scottsdale Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Scottsdale.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Scottsdale Community College are $2,070 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pima Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Arizona list. Located in the large city of Tucson, Pima County Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pima County Community College District are $2,250 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arizona State University - Skysong. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Arizona list. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at ASU - Skysong are $10,818 a year. On average, film graduates from ASU - Skysong take out $23,353 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $365.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, ASU - Skysong is ranked #3 for overall quality for film in Arizona.
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Out of the 7 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ASU - Tempe are $11,348 per year. While working on their degree, film majors at ASU - Tempe accumulate an average of around $23,353 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $365.
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Out of the 7 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the # 5 spot on the list. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of Arizona are $12,404 per year. The average amount in student loans that film majors at University of Arizona take out is $19,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $385, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Northern Arizona University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Arizona ranking. NAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Flagstaff.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at NAU are $11,527 a year. While working on their degree, film majors at NAU accumulate an average of around $24,432 in student debt.
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Grand Canyon University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Arizona list. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Grand Canyon University are $17,189 a year. On average, film graduates from Grand Canyon University take out $28,500 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $246, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Explore all the Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 231 |
| Oklahoma | 63 |
| New Mexico | 122 |
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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.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Related Majors for Film
One of 10 majors within the area of study, film, video and photographic arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 7 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.