2023 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor's 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.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 72 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
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Top 10 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Columbia College Chicago to be the most popular school for film, video and photographic arts students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . Columbia is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
Of the 221 students majoring in film at Columbia, 57% are male and 43% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, film graduates from Columbia carry an average student debt load of $26,211. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $548.
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Out of the 72 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, DePaul University landed the # 2 spot on the list. DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
Women make up 42% of the film majors at the school.
On average, film graduates from DePaul take out $22,408 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $609.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UWM is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.
About 31% of the students majoring in film at the school are women while 69% are male.
Film majors at UWM take out an average of $27,922 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $217.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular film, video and photographic arts schools in the Great Lakes Region . U-M is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor.
About 51% of the students majoring in film at the school are women while 49% are male.
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Out of the 72 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Valley State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Allendale.
Of the 64 students majoring in film at GVSU, 59% are male and 41% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, film graduates from GVSU carry an average student debt load of $23,707. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $299.
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Cleveland State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for film, video and photographic arts students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 36% of the film majors at the school.
Film majors at Cleveland State University take out an average of $28,822 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #7, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for film, video and photographic arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Ohio State is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus.
About 38% of the students majoring in film at the school are women while 63% are male.
Film majors at Ohio State take out an average of $24,235 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for film, video and photographic arts students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 37% of the students majoring in film at the school are women while 63% are male.
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Western Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for film, video and photographic arts students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 35 students majoring in film at WMU, 51% are male and 49% are female.
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Columbus College of Art and Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for film, video and photographic arts students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. CCAD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.
About 67% of the students majoring in film at the school are women while 33% are male.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Film, Video & Photographic Arts students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Purdue University - Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN |
| 12 | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale, IL |
| 13 | Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI |
| 14 | Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 14 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills, MI |
| 14 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI |
Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Colleges by State
Explore the best film, video and photographic arts schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 415 |
| Ohio | 299 |
| Illinois | 535 |
| Indiana | 78 |
| Wisconsin | 166 |
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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.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Related Majors
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 26 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).
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