2023 Most Popular Online Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools
Finding the Most Popular Online Film, Video & Photographic Arts School for You
In 2020-2021, 16,778 people earned a degree or certificate in film, video and photographic arts, making the major the #63 most popular in the United States.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Most Popular Online Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in the United States to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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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.
2023 Most Popular Online Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in the United States
Check out the online film programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 10 Most Popular Online Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools
Our analysis found Full Sail University to be the most popular school for film, video and photographic arts students who want to pursue an online degree in the United States. Full Sail University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Winter Park.
The average amount in student loans that film majors at Full Sail University take out is $26,353. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $559.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Southern New Hampshire University is a great place for film, video and photographic arts students pursuing an online degree. SNHU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Manchester.
The average amount in student loans that film majors at SNHU take out is $25,147.
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Out of the 19 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Academy of Art University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Academy of Art University is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the large city of San Francisco.
The average amount in student loans that film majors at Academy of Art University take out is $37,063. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $789, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Los Angeles Film School. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools list. LA Film School is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the large city of Hollywood.
After completing their degree, film graduates from LA Film School carry an average student debtload of $33,188. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $343.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Savannah College of Art and Design is a great place for film, video and photographic arts students pursuing an online degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Savannah, SCAD is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, film majors at SCAD accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $1,054, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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DSDT came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools ranking. Located in the city of Detroit, DSDT is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Arizona State University - Skysong came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools ranking. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, film graduates from ASU - Skysong carry an average student debtload of $23,353. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $365, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #8, Grand Canyon University did quite well on this year’s best schools for film, video and photographic arts students. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.
After completing their degree, film graduates from Grand Canyon University carry an average student debtload of $28,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $246.
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With a ranking of #9, Columbus State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for film, video and photographic arts students. Columbus State is a very large public school located in the large city of Columbus.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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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
One of 10 majors within the area of study, film, video and photographic arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar 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 19 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.