2027 Best Value Film Studies Schools in Ohio
[Film Studies](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/film-video-and-photographic-arts/film-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong film studies education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for film studies students.
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2027 Best Value Film Studies Schools in Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in film studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Film Studies Schools
Leading the list is Ohio State University Main Campus, our #1 best value for film studies in Ohio. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Film Studies graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, film studies degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $58,088. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.
Wright State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value film studies schools. Set in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,991, with out-of-state students paying around $20,691. Film Studies graduates carry a median of $26,750 in student loans. Film Studies graduates of Wright State University Main Campus earn a median of $24,617 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,750 median debt. Wright State University Main Campus admits about 96% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in film studies will find it at Ohio University Main Campus, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,158, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. Typical student debt for film studies graduates is $24,546. Soon after graduation, film studies degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $49,736. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value film studies schools. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,912, compared with $21,900 for out-of-state students. Film Studies graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, film studies degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus generally make around $19,803. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Bowling Green State University Main Campus admits about 81% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned it the #5 place for film studies. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete the film studies program here. Film Studies graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $58,659 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Kenyon College earned the #6 position for value in film studies this year. Located in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $71,520 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $18,114 to complete the film studies program here. Film Studies graduates of Kenyon College earn a median of $37,976 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kenyon College admits about 31% of applicants.
Oberlin College came in at #7 for value in film studies this year. Set in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,366 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for film studies graduates is $25,500. Soon after graduation, film studies degree recipients from Oberlin College generally make around $23,519. That is a strong return on a $25,500 median debt. Oberlin College admits about 34% of applicants.
Denison University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value film studies schools. Located in the suburb of Granville, Denison University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $67,000 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,360 to complete the film studies program here. Soon after graduation, film studies degree recipients from Denison University generally make around $39,797. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 17%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked 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 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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