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2023 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Massachusetts

25 Colleges
$27,966 Avg Salary
$24,109 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 25 schools in Massachusetts to see which 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.

Check out the film programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Massachusetts.

#1

Emerson College

Boston, MA

Our 2023 rankings named Emerson College the most popular school in Massachusetts for film, video and photographic arts students. Emerson is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

After completing their degree, film graduates from Emerson carry an average student debt load of $25,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $925.

Full Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Emerson College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Massachusetts College of Art and Design. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Massachusetts list. Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a small public school located in the city of Boston.

While working on their degree, film majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.

Full Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Massachusetts College of Art and Design Report

#3

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA

The excellent programs at Fitchburg State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best film, video and photographic arts schools in Massachusetts. Fitchburg State is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Fitchburg.

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#4

Lesley University

Cambridge, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lesley University is a great place for film, video and photographic arts students. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Lesley is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, film majors at Lesley accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

Full Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Lesley University Report

#5

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Out of the 25 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Tufts University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Medford.

Read full report on Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Tufts University

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts Amherst. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Film, Video & Photographic Arts at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Wheaton College Massachusetts did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for film, video and photographic arts students. It came in at #7 on the list. Wheaton College Massachusetts is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Norton.

While working on their degree, film majors at Wheaton College Massachusetts accumulate an average of around $24,000 in student debt.

Full Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Wheaton College Massachusetts Report

#8

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Brandeis University Report

#9

Hampshire College

Amherst, MA

Hampshire College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for film, video and photographic arts students. It came in at #9 on the list. Hampshire is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Amherst.

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#10

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for film, video and photographic arts students. It came in at #10 on the list. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill.

Full Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Boston College Report

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

Explore all the Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools 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 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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