2023 Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Undergraduate Certificate 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.
The Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in the Southeast Region to see which undergraduate certificate 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
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 Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Film, Video & Photographic Arts
Our 2023 rankings named Miami Ad School at Portfolio Center the best value school in the Southeast Region for film, video and photographic arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. Miami Ad School at Portfolio Center is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.
Miami Ad School at Portfolio Center undergraduate students pay an average of $19,400 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nashville State Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Nashville, Nashville State Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Nashville State Community College are $17,188 a year.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Living Arts College is a great value for film, video and photographic arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. Living Arts College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Raleigh.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Living Arts College are $16,600 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Living Arts College also is in the top 15% of our Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Out of the 5 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology landed the # 4 spot on the list. F.I.R.S.T. Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Orlando.
On average, film graduates from F.I.R.S.T. Institute take out $12,914 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $136, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nashville Film Institute. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Nashville Film Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, film majors at Nashville Film Institute accumulate an average of around $10,479 in student debt.
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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 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.
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