2023 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in the Southeast Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for film majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Full Sail University the most popular school in the Southeast Region for film, video and photographic arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
Of the 119 students majoring in film at Full Sail University, 70% are male and 30% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, film graduates from Full Sail University carry an average student debt load of $27,671. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $494, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Miami Dade College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular film, video and photographic arts schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public school with a very large student population.
About 42% of the students majoring in film at the school are women while 58% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, film majors at MDC accumulate an average of around $12,523 in student debt.
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Out of the 24 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Valencia College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 36% of the film majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that film majors at Valencia College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,340.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northern Virginia Community College is a great place for film, video and photographic arts students working on their associate degree. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.
Women make up 44% of the film majors at the school.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Southern Crescent Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular film, video and photographic arts schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 25% of the film majors at the school.
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Palm Beach State College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree film, video and photographic arts programs. Palm Beach State College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Lake Worth.
Of the 18 students majoring in film at Palm Beach State College, 78% are male and 22% are female.
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Daytona State College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Daytona State College is a large public school located in the city of Daytona Beach.
Women make up 56% of the film majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that film majors at Daytona State College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,598.
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State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree film, video and photographic arts programs. State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Bradenton.
Of the 12 students majoring in film at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota, 67% are male and 33% are female.
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Cape Fear Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. CFCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Wilmington.
About 30% of the students majoring in film at the school are women while 70% are male.
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SAE Institute - Atlanta did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for film, video and photographic arts students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, SAE Institute - Atlanta is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 44% of the film majors at the school.
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Request InformationBest Film, Video & Photographic Arts Colleges by State
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| 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 |
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
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 24 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.