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2023 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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$23,937 Avg Salary
$27,017 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 733 degrees and certificates were awarded to film, video and photographic arts students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #52 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Massachusetts 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for film majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

Emerson College

Boston, MA

Our 2023 rankings named Emerson College the most popular school in Massachusetts for film, video and photographic arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Emerson is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

Of the 356 students majoring in film at Emerson, 57% are male and 43% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, film graduates from Emerson carry an average student debt load of $23,084. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $925.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a great place for film, video and photographic arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a small public school located in the city of Boston.

About 65% of the students majoring in film at the school are women while 35% are male.

On average, film graduates from Massachusetts College of Art and Design take out $26,279 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#3

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fitchburg State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Fitchburg State is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Fitchburg.

Women make up 37% of the film majors at the school.

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#4

Tufts University

Medford, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tufts University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Medford.

Women make up 43% of the film majors at the school.

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#5

Lesley University

Cambridge, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lesley University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Lesley is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 60% of the students majoring in film at the school are women while 40% are male.

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Wheaton College Massachusetts came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Wheaton College Massachusetts is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Norton.

Of the 23 students majoring in film at Wheaton College Massachusetts, 52% are male and 48% are female.

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#7

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree film, video and photographic arts programs. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 53% of the film majors at the school.

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#8

Hampshire College

Amherst, MA

Hampshire College 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. Hampshire is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Amherst.

About 43% of the students majoring in film at the school are women while 57% are male.

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#9

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree film, video and photographic arts programs. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.

Women make up 38% of the film majors at the school.

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#10

Clark University

Worcester, MA

Clark 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 #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, Clark is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 64% of the film majors at the school.

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Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 178
New Hampshire 236
Maine 5
Rhode Island 104
Vermont 67

One of 10 majors within the area of study, film, video and photographic arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 23 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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