2023 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast 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.
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 72 schools in the Southeast 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 Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor's 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 bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
About 28% of the students majoring in film at the school are women while 72% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, film majors at Full Sail University accumulate an average of around $29,833 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $623, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Savannah College of Art and Design. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. SCAD is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Savannah.
About 52% of the students majoring in film at the school are women while 48% are male.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $1,054.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Atlanta.
Of the 235 students majoring in film at Georgia State, 43% are male and 57% are female.
On average, film graduates from Georgia State take out $26,654 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $157, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Central Florida helped the school earn the #4 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 Orlando, UCF is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 46% of the film majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that film majors at UCF take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,236.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of South Carolina - Columbia is a great place for film, video and photographic arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 109 students majoring in film at UofSC, 52% are male and 48% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, film majors at UofSC accumulate an average of around $27,004 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $286, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of North Carolina at Wilmington 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 midsize city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 45% of the film majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, film majors at UNCW accumulate an average of around $23,272 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $236.
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With a ranking of #7, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for film, video and photographic arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.
Women make up 41% of the film majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, film graduates from Middle Tennessee State University carry an average student debt load of $23,842.
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNCSA is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem.
About 48% of the students majoring in film at the school are women while 52% are male.
On average, film graduates from UNCSA take out $25,907 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 $334.
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Virginia Commonwealth 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 midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 57% of the film majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, film majors at VCU accumulate an average of around $23,367 in student debt.
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Miami Dade College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree film, video and photographic arts programs. Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 40% of the students majoring in film at the school are women while 60% are male.
The average amount in student loans that film majors at MDC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $12,188.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL |
| 12 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA |
| 13 | George Mason University | Fairfax, VA |
| 13 | Belmont University | Nashville, TN |
Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Colleges by State
Explore the best film, video and photographic arts colleges 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 |
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 25 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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