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Best Film & Cinema Programs 2026
Top film and cinema programs ranked by graduate salary. See which schools launch the most successful filmmakers.
4 programs ranked
$27,859 avg salary
4 public schools
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| Rank | Program | School | State | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Value Score | Break-Even |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts | University of California-Berkeley | CA | $31,313 | $13,481/yr | 55/100 | 44.7 yr |
| 2 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | MI | $29,824 | $13,138/yr | 54/100 | N/A |
| 3 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | $25,292 | $18,292/yr | 37/100 | N/A |
| 4 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Wayne State University | MI | $25,007 | $14,773/yr | 40/100 | N/A |
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Film/Video and Photographic Arts
55/100PublicUniversity of California-Berkeley · Berkeley, CA
$31,313 median salary$13,481/yr net cost44.7 yr break-even+4% vs. HS diploma
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Film/Video and Photographic Arts
54/100PublicUniversity of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI
$29,824 median salary$13,138/yr net cost+-1% vs. HS diploma
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Film/Video and Photographic Arts
37/100PublicOhio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH
$25,292 median salary$18,292/yr net cost+-16% vs. HS diploma
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Film/Video and Photographic Arts
40/100PublicWayne State University · Detroit, MI
$25,007 median salary$14,773/yr net cost+-17% vs. HS diploma
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Rankings are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Programs are ranked by median earnings 1 year after completion. Data reflects bachelor's degree programs only.